Tag: Natural Bitumen

History of Gilsonite The history of Gilsonite dates back to the early 1860s, but it was not used until 1880 that Samuel H. Gilson used it for coating timber to prevent water penetration, insulating cables, and in solvent oil. It was rare and unknown. After this period, the Natural Bitumen (Gilsonite) manufacturers started expanding. Natural Bitumen (Gilsonite) is a solid, pure hydrocarbon with a softening point of 160 to 220 ° C Excavated from mines in locations that oil was hardened due to natural processes. Because of Gilsonite oily feature, it is comparable to refined bitumen. Gilsonite is found in ... Read more