Gilsonite-Modified Alkyd Paints
Alkyd resins are widely used in industrial paints. Gilsonite can modify them for black and dark coatings.
Benefits
- Faster dry-to-touch
- Higher gloss and hardness
- Better water resistance
- Lower cost
Compatibility
Gilsonite is compatible with long and medium oil alkyds; test compatibility with short oil alkyds.
Practical modification levels
Gilsonite can replace about 10–30 % of the alkyd solids in black or dark paints. Higher levels may affect flexibility and long-term exterior durability.
Effects to test
| Property | Typical effect |
|---|---|
| Dry-to-touch | Faster |
| Hardness | Higher |
| Gloss | Higher initially |
| Flexibility | May decrease at high levels |
Driers
Adjust cobalt-free or conventional driers; asphaltic materials can affect through-dry.
Uses
Machinery enamels, agricultural equipment, hardware and industrial maintenance paints.
Recommended product
Ink & Paint Grade Gilsonite
| Property | Typical value | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark brown–black powder | Visual |
| Softening point (R&B) | 150 – 180 °C | ASTM D36 |
| Ash content, max | 3 % | ASTM D3174 |
| Moisture, max | 1 % | ASTM D95 |
| Solubility in toluene, min | 99 % | ASTM D2042 |
| Particle size | 200 – 600 mesh | Sieve |
| Typical dosage | Ink varnish: 20–40 % in oil | |
| Packing | 25 kg paper bags with PE liner, palletized. | |
Typical values. The final specification is confirmed in the COA of each shipment.
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