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ASBESTOS / ASBESTINE

Asbestos ? Asbestine is a naturally occuring Magnesium Silicate with fibrous and laminar structure. It is available in different varieties in white color, offcolor, greenish graytone etc. It has outstanding heat resistance property and very good water resistance. It has excellent suspension properties.

Chemical Formula : 3MgO, 2SiO₂, 2H₂O or Mg₆{(OH)₄ SiO₂5}₂

Physical Properties :

Appearance	Fibrous Material
Residue on 60 Mesh	: Approx. 26.0%
Oil Absorption	: 27 - 32%
Moisture & Volatile matter	: Max 1% by wt. at 105° C
Loss on Ignition	: Max 7%
PH of 10% Aqueous solution	: 9 - 10
Sp. gravity	: 2.75 - 2.85

Chemical Composition :

CaO	: 1.50%
MgO	: 4.85%
Fe₂O₃	: 1.00%
Al₂O₂	: 2.1%
CO₂	: 2.66%
Moisture	: 1.90%
Loss on ignition	: 4.90%

Industrial Applications :

Due to fibrous nature it has a good suspending property, it is well known for heat resistance. Major application in Electrical insulation coatingd, High Performance epoxy paints, coaltar proxy paints , sound deadner, putties, undercoats etc. Good applications in rubber industry, foundary chemicals.

Normal Supplies : 60 mesh / or as per customer's demand.

Packing : HDPE bags 50 Kgs. nett.

Material Storage : Store the material in dry area & well ventilated area. This material is non-flammable.

Self Life : The life span is upto 5 years.

Note: The information provided are based on test report and reference. The user should test sample before bulk trial. This is purely natural process minerals. So there is possibility of purity ± 5%.