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Gilsonite Compatibility

Gilsonite is compatible with Microcrystalline and Paraffin Waxes, Petroleum Resins and Oils, Rosins, Tall Oil Pitch, Vegetable Oils (Linseed, Soya, etc.), Petroleum Process Oils, and Petroleum Asphalts.

Compatibility With Commercial Resins

The following is a general guide to the compatibility of Gilsonite resin in common film-forming and elastomeric systems. Because Gilsonite compatibility can be influenced by variations within a resin/elastomer class and by other components in a formulation, it is good practice to verify Gilsonite compatibility in the specific formula of interest.

	Adhesive/Coating Systems	General Compatibility of Gilsonite
	Natural:
	Natural rubber	FAIR
	Cellulose esters	POOR
	Thermoset:
	Phenolic	GOOD
	Resorcinol formaldehyde	FAIR
	Urea formaldehyde	GOOD
	Melamine formaldehyde	GOOD
	Alkyd	GOOD
	Epoxy	FAIR
	Polyurethane	FAIR
	Acrylic	FAIR
	Unsaturated polyester	FAIR
	Polyaromatic	GOOD
	Acrylic acid diester	POOR
	Thermoplastic:
	Polyvinyl acetate	FAIR
	Polyvinyl alcohol	FAIR
	Polyvinyl chloride	GOOD
	Acrylic	FAIR
	Polyamide	POOR
	Phenoxy	POOR
	Ethylene/vinyl acetate	GOOD
	Elastomeric:
	SBS rubber	EXCELLENT
	Polychloroprene rubber	EXCELLENT
	Nitrile rubber	FAIR
	Butyl rubber/polyisobutylene	GOOD
	Silicone	GOOD
	Polyurethane	FAIR
	Vinyl ethers	GOOD
	Ink/Paint Systems:
	Resinates	GOOD
	Hydrocarbon resins:
	Rosin modified	EXCELLENT
	C9 aromatic	GOOD
	DCPD	EXCELLENT
	Terpene	EXCELLENT
	Terpene phenolic	GOOD
	Rosin esters:
	Phenolic modified	GOOD
	maleic-fumaric modified	EXCELLENT
	Alkyd	GOOD
	Shellac	POOR

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