Inks Technical Selects LXP

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Properties
Viscosity (25°C, 30% solids, Magie 470) Softening Point (ASTM E28-92)	500 - 900 cPs 154-168°C 309-335°F 0.20% Typical 0.30% 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
	316°C; 600°F
	0.3%
	1.04
	<3
	Black

Typical Particle Sizing (ASTM (E11-70))
	% Retained (Cumulative)
	Small Lump	Pulverized
+ 4 mesh + 10 mesh + 35 mesh + 65 mesh + 100 mesh + 150 mesh + 200 mesh	0.2 3.0 -- 55.0 -- 77.0 --	-- -- 0.2 2.0 8.0 -- 35.0

SOLUBILITY

Gilsonite® resin LXP 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. Gilsonite® LXP Selects Grade 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® LXP Selects Grade 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.

Revised August 2, 1999

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