Gilsonite® Information Bulletin
Gilsonite® Lo Vis Selects Grade
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Principal Applications
Printing Inks (Gravure, Letterpress, Offset, Newsink)
Paints and Stains
Protective Coatings
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Properties
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| Viscosity
(25°C, 30% solids, Magie 470) Softening Point (ASTM E28-92) |
500 - 900 cPs
154-166°C 310-330°F 0.7% Typical 1.0% Max. Guaranteed 0.2-0.5% Typical 0.7% Max. Guaranteed |
| Ash (ASTM D-271-70 M) | |
| Moisture (AGC Method) | |
| Penetration (25°C,
100 gm, 5 sec.) Flash Point (COC) Sulfur Specific Gravity Acid No. Color In Mass |
0
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316°C; 600°F
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0.3%
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1.04
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<3
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Black
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Typical Particle Sizing
(ASTM (E11-70))
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% Retained (Cumulative)
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Small Lump
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Pulverized
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| + 4 mesh + 10 mesh + 35 mesh + 65 mesh + 100 mesh + 150 mesh + 200 mesh |
0.5
5.0 -- 65.0 -- 85.0 -- |
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-- 0.2 2.0 8.0 -- 35.0 |
SOLUBILITY
Gilsonite® resin Lo Vis Selects Grade
is readily soluble without heating in aromatic solvents (Benzene, Toluene,
Xylene) and in most chlorinated solvents. It is also soluble without heating
in aliphatic and low aromatic solvents (VM&P and other Napthas, Ink Oils
and Mineral Spirits), but mixing time is longer. Without heating, the pulverized
grade is recommended. Solutions do not thicken appreciably upon aging. Lo
Vis Selects is compatible with drying oils, rosins, hydrocarbon resins, elastomers,
asphalts, and waxes for specialty applications. It has limited solubility
in most alcohols and ketones.
PACKAGING
Gilsonite® Lo Vis Selects is available
in 50 lb. and 25 kilo net multi-ply paper bags, which may be palletized and
stretch wrapped. It is also available in bulk loaded trucks and in a variety
of bulk bag sizes.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Gilsonite is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon. There is no known history of dermatitis, lung disease or other health problems associated with handling of Gilsonite as supplied. Dusts are subject to combustion. Normal precautions used with flammable materials apply.
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