Gilsonite is a naturally occurring solid hydrocarbon — a high-purity asphaltite rich in asphaltenes and nitrogen compounds, registered under CAS number 12002-43-6. It is glossy black, brittle, low in sulfur and ash, and soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents as well as petroleum asphalt. Buyers also encounter it as natural bitumen, mineral bitumen, natural asphalt, […]
