GILSONITE FOR INK, PAINTS AND STAINS

Gilsonite has many benefits for Ink especially in newspapers or magazines, in most countries of the world, printed newspapers and magazines rely on Gilsonite.

High-quality printing in magazines and newspapers with the prevention of ink wear and ink dispersion during jet black print will not be possible without the excellent black carbon of Gilsonite.

Gilsonite is also more economical because its price would be more cheaper than hydrocarbon and phenolic resins and its performance are more natural.

ADVANTAGE OF USING GILSONITE IN INK

We mentioned here for you some of the advantages of using Gilsonite in Ink:

  • With its high bonding properties, the produced inks will have higher performance and abrasion resistance.
  • Creates excellent carbon black dispersion in the ink of newspapers and magazines
  • It would be the best alternative because it is more economical instead of phenolic resins and hydrocarbon resins and metal intensifiers.

GILSONITE FOR INK SPECIFICATION 

SPECIFICATION TEST METHOD A.S.T.M
Ash content 5-7% D3174-4
Viscosity (25°C, 30% solids, Magie 470) 2,000 – 6,000 cPs
Flash Point (COC) 316 C° D92
Sulfur Content 0.3 Elemental Analyzer
Acid No. 3
Moisture Content 0.5% D3174
Penetration 0 D5
Specific gravity @ 25 C° 1.04 D3172
Softening Point 160-169 C° E28-92