Home - Gilsonite® – Natural Hydrocarbon Resins Product Portfolio | RBH Ltd Gilsonite® – Natural Hydrocarbon Resins Naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin providing gloss, hardness, chemical resistance and colour depth for inks, coatings, paints and industrial formulations. CAS NUMBER: 12002-43-6 Request A Sample Names Gilsonite | Natural Asphaltite | Hydrocarbon Resin Chemical formula C(H)n Product Overview Gilsonite is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin derived from asphaltite deposits and supplied in refined powder grades for use in inks, coatings, paints and specialist industrial formulations. It is valued for its ability to enhance gloss, hardness, chemical resistance and colour depth while contributing to improved film durability and surface performance. Gilsonite SFP is a super fine Gilsonite® powder designed to provide excellent dispersion and consistent performance in formulated systems. Gilsonite SEL350 is a special select grade developed for inks, coatings and paints where controlled particle size, colour consistency and formulation reliability are critical. Gilsonite grades are compatible with a wide range of resins and solvents, enabling formulators to improve abrasion resistance, water resistance and overall durability in finished products. Technical Profile Technical Profile Key Industries Packaging & Availability Technical Profile of Gilsonite® – Natural Hydrocarbon Resins Natural hydrocarbon resin offering hardness, gloss enhancement and chemical resistance for inks, coatings and industrial applications. Molar Weight Variable natural composition Melting Point 160–220 °C Boiling Point Not applicable Flash Point >230 °C Form Fine black powder Key Industries of Gilsonite® – Natural Hydrocarbon Resins Industries served by this product. Coatings RBH supplies specialist raw materials for decorative, industrial, powder, and ink coating systems, supporting consistent formulation and dependable performance. Our portfolio includes functional minerals, additives, and base materials designed to meet the technical demands of modern coating manufacture across a wide range of applications. find out more Plastics & Thermoplastics RBH supplies specialist additives and mineral fillers for thermoplastic applications, supporting performance, protection, and process efficiency across a wide range of plastic formulations. find out more Packaging & Availability Available in multiple packaging formats to suit your processing needs, supplied under ISO 9001 quality management systems. Contact RBH for regional stock or customised packing options. Contact Us explore similar products Zirconia CAS : 1314-23-4 index : 2 Applications: Adhesives , Ceramics , Coatings , Composites , Environmental , Lubricants & Oils , Metal Working , Plastics & Thermoplastics , Polish & Abrasives , Rubber , Sealants & Construction View Product Wingstay® Antioxidants CAS : index : 6 Applications: Plastics & Thermoplastics , Rubber View Product Zircon CAS : 14940-68-2 index : 1 Applications: Adhesives , Ceramics , Coatings , Composites , Environmental , Lubricants & Oils , Metal Working , Plastics & Thermoplastics , Polish & Abrasives , Rubber , Sealants & Construction View Product Pumice CAS : 1302-76-7 index : 20 Applications: Adhesives , Coatings , Composites , Environmental , Metal Working , Plastics & Thermoplastics , Polish & Abrasives , Rubber , Sealants & Construction View Product SIVIC® – Nitrile PVC Polyblends CAS : index : 19 Applications: Adhesives , Coatings , Composites , Plastics & Thermoplastics , Rubber , Sealants & Construction View Product Subcel® – Cellulose Fibres CAS : 9004-34-6 index : 16 Applications: Adhesives , Coatings , Composites , Sealants & Construction View Product Naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin providing gloss, hardness, chemical resistance and colour depth for inks, coatings, paints and industrial formulations.
