Paints

General definition Gilsonite in paint

Natural Bitumen or Gilsonite as been used for a long time in the paint industry. This material is used in paints with a bitumen base. The high nitrogen content of Gilsonite increases the adhesiveness and the stability of the Gilsonite against ultraviolet light. This product is mainly used in coating the exterior surface as also creating resistance against acids, it is used as the coating for car chassis and coating of metal structures.

Gilsonite is added to bitumen-based paints to increase hardness, adhesion. UV stability, and water and chemical resistance. Gilsonite paint formulations are often used on automobile frames and radia-tots. Gilsonite is also an ingredient in wood stains.

use of Gilsonite in Paint

Gilsonite or Asphaltite has been used for a long time in the paints & stains industry. This material is used in paints with a bitumen base. The high nitrogen content of Gilsonite increases the adhesiveness and the stability of the Gilsonite against ultraviolet light. This product is mainly used in coating the exterior surface as also creating resistance against acids, it is used as the coating for car chassis and coating of metal structures.

Due to the unique chemical and physical qualities of Gilsonite, it can lend useful characteristics to paints and polishing finishes. The high nitrogen content of Gilsonite increases the adhesiveness and stability against ultraviolet light.

The paint applications, Gilsonite is usually used in combination with bitumen (asphalt). In most cases, if Gilsonite is used alone, the final paint will be very hard and brittle after drying. If normal straight-run bitumen is used alone, the finished paint is too soft and tacky.

In addition to imparting hardness to the paint, Gilsonite is also increasing the paint’s: 1. adhesion; 2. gloss; 3. chemical resistance; 4. water resistance; and 5. body. For hardness, Gilsonite has a zero 0 penetration (at 25°C; 100 gm, 5 sec.) compared to the 60-70 pen, 80-100 pen or softer bitumen commonly available from petroleum companies or asphalt manufacturers.

Combination Gilsonite with bitumen for paint use

In paint applications, Gilsonite is usually used in combination with bitumen (asphalt). In most cases, if Gilsonite is used alone, the final paint will be very hard and brittle after drying.

Packing of natural asphalt lump and powder form micronized

Asphaltite in lump form like rock packed in the 500~1000 kg jumbo bag

Asphaltite 200 mesh packed in the 500~1000 kg jumbo bag

Asphaltite 300 mesh packed in the 500~1000 kg jumbo bag

Asphaltite 30-40 mesh packed in the 500~1000 kg jumbo bag

Asphaltite 100 mesh packed in the 500~1000 kg jumbo bag

Asphaltite 300 mesh packed in 25 kg pp bag

Asphaltite 200 mesh packed the 25 kg multi-paper bag

Asphaltite 200 mesh packed the 50 lbs multi-paper bag

Asphaltite 30-40 mesh packed pp bag on the pallet

Analysis of Natural Asphalt for Paint Application