Gilsulate® 500XR SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET

1. Product NameGilsulate®500XR U.S. Patent No. 4,231,884Engineered Thermal Insulation andCorrosion Protection System forUnderground Pipes, Tanks & Structures

2. ManufacturerGilsulate International, Inc.P.O. Box 802650Santa Clarita, CA 91380Phone: (661) 299-5907

(800) 833-3881Fax: (661) 298-9091Contact: Laura Duncan, Ownerlaura@gilsulate.comwww.gilsulate.com66 years made only in U.S.A.

3. Product DescriptionBasic Use

Gilsulate®500XR is the ONLY patented& engineered “green” formulationwhich is uniquely manufactured to min-imize energy use, reduce carbon foot-print, insulate and protect undergroundsystems for applications where producttemperatures range from 35°F to800°F. Gilsulate®500XR is the MOSTthermally efficient granular productavailable. It is placed and consolidatedaround pipes to isolate, insulate andprotect them from harsh undergroundconditions. Specific examples includesteam and condensate lines buried inthe permafrost of Alaska to chilledwater lines buried in the hot desertsands of Saudi Arabia. Other exam-ples include district heating and cool-ing systems, domestic water, superheat-

Advantages

• Lowest average total installed costinsulation system providing corrosionprotection.• The most efficient, highest CO2reduction, and lowest operational costgranular insulation available. Typicalsystems are 30% more efficient thanpre-insulated systems.• Quicker installation due to reducedweight and increased cubic foot pack-aging.• Because of it's unique properties, 4-6mil Poly-film is not required. Bags canbe placed on top of insulation envelopeto reduce waste sent to landfill.• It is designed to be consolidatedprior to backfill. This feature eliminatesloss of coverage due to “shrinkage” orsettling during backfill operations.Assures energy design will not change• Failures in conduit, concrete trench,direct burial, or other systems are easi-ly repaired with Gilsulate®500XR. Tie-ins and extensions are made with ease.• No limit on the number or tempera-ture of pipes within system envelope.Not affected by “thermal shock” onstartup or shutdown.• Allows Thermal Pipe Expansionmovement and is absorbed by a miner-al fiber cushion surrounding the pipesat expansion loops and 90° bends. Thecushion is enclosed and protected bythe Gilsulate®500XR envelope. Nocomplicated vaults or internal cavitiesare required.• Chilled water BTU's are expensive.They can be conserved and water tem-perature stabilized by insulating chilledwater pipes with Gilsulate®500XR.

ed hot water, fuel oil, hotwater, petrochemical, moltensulfur, asphalt, compressed &hot air. Gilsulate®500XR hasa long history of installationssolely to provide corrosionprotection including; hot oilpiping at road crossings inrefineries and sensitive pip-ing systems in DOE nuclearwaste facilities like theSavannah River site.

Engineered Composition

Gilsulate®500XR is comprisedprimarily of two inert, inorganic,non-toxic minerals: calcium carbonateand sodium potassium aluminum sili-cate which are all coated to behydrophobic. The particles of this dry,free-flowing granular material are multi-sized & multi-faceted, providing the sta-bility required by soil engineers for aload-bearing productGilsulate®500XR is consolidated priorto backfill ensuring that envelopedimensions and designed system effi-ciencies will not change

Innovation & Reliability

Gilsulate®500XR has a proven trackrecord of performance and reliability,insulating and protecting more pipingsystems and tanks, for more years, thanany other granular/powder insulation.From particulate engineering to pack-aging, virtually every technologicalinnovation in the poured-in-place under-ground pipe insulation and protectionsystem market can be directly attributedto the continual product improvement ofGilsulate®.

Markets

Educational, chemical, food & bever-age, pulp & paper, refining, pharma-ceutical, industrial, military, govern-ment and power.

Limitations

Underground areas with flowing wateror a positive underground water sourceshould be avoided when designing orinstalling an underground piping sys-tem. For specific project recommenda-tions, contact our office.

Consolidated prior to backfill, the Gilsulate envelope will notshrink or settle. This assures that envelope dimensions and

thermal efficiencies are sustained as designed.

Steam pipelines thru an environmentally protected park

Chevron Burnaby • Vancouver, Canada

Gilsulate® is a registered trademark of Gilsulate International, Incorporated. ©2004 Gilsulate International, Inc. All Rights ReservedU.S. Patent No. 4,231,884

4. Technical Data•Temperature Range: 35 °F to 800 °F.•Use Density: 40-42 lb./cu.ft. consoli-dated or compacted - the lower thedensity the higher the thermal efficiency

•Load Bearing Stability: 12,000 p.s.f.(58,600 Kg/M3) - multi-sized & multi-faceted particles make the most stableproduct

•Resistance to Moisture Penetration:Product is certified 100% hydrophobic(will not absorb water). Equal to orgreater than 48” hydrostatic head for30 days (S-249 Test)

•Electrical Resistivity: Greater than1012 ohm-cm. - Galvanic actionbetween piping and the soil is prevent-ed

•Thermal Conductivity: ASTM C 177consolidated or compactedExpressed as BTU/hr/ft2/°F/in.100 °F K=0.53 175 °F K=0.60 300 °F K=0.65

5. InstallationInstallation of Gilsulate®500XR is quickand easy; however, it is critical that cor-rect placement procedures are fol-lowed. Additional materials suppliedby other manufacturers are required.Refer to GII's current 24 page “DesignAnd Installation Manual” for completedetails and requirements of the installa-tion process. Gilsulate®500XR isstocked at our plants and strategicallylocated warehouses, our network ofManufacturers Representative's ware-houses and stocking distributorsthroughout the USA and Canada.Immediate shipments are availablefrom a location economically conven-ient to your project.

Gilsulate®500XR has always beenpackaged and sold per cubic foot at itsconsolidated/compacted density tomake estimating the volume and cost ofyour project quick and easy. It is notsold in loose bulk density. Additionalmaterial consideration for “yield loss-es” due to loose bulk density pricingisn't required when purchasingGilsulate®500XR.

6. Availability & CostGilsulate®500XR's patented formulationis manufactured in Dalton, Georgiaand North Hollywood, CA.Gilsulate®500XR is packaged in multi-ply, bilingual paper bags, 40-42 lbs.net weight, containing one cubic foot ofinsulation at the recommended use den-sity, shipped on pallets with stretchwrap, 60 bags per pallet, 18 palletsper truckload (1080 cubic feet total).Gilsulate®500XR is also available inour innovative bulk bag. It contains thelargest volume in the industry, savingtime and money in the placement of thematerial. Each reinforced polypropy-lene bulk bag contains 2,400 lbs. netweight or 60 cubic feet of material, atthe recommended use density.Gilsulate®500XR has the lowest laborcost to install compared to field appliedjacketed insulation systems or compli-cated mechanical systems. A standardsteam-condensate system insulated withGilsulate®500XR will have the lowestoperational cost.

7. WarrantyGilsulate International, Inc. warrantsthat this product will meet the specifica-tions set forth under the heading“Material Specification” as found in the“Design and Installation Manual” pub-lished by the company for the term ofone year, provided that the use of andinstallation of the product conforms tothe specifications and directions setforth in the “manual”. Refer to theGilsulate International, Inc. “Designand Installation Manual” for completewarranty information.

8. Maintenance Gilsulate®500XR is maintenance-free

when installed according to the manu-facturer's published recommendations.No costly sacrificial anodes arerequired to maintain.

9. Technical ServicesUpon request Gilsulate International,Inc. will assist customer technical per-sonnel during design. GilsulateInternational, Inc. will review drawingand specifications submitted prior tobid or installation.

Gilsulate International, Inc. may beavailable for on-site installation trainingand project start up, to assure a suc-cessful installation of Gilsulate®500XR.Contact GII for more information.

10. General & Technical Data:Additional product information is avail-able from the manufacturer uponrequest.

The example above shows how to determineproper dimensions for the insulation envelopeusing the table below. Additional quantities(thickness) are required at expansion loops and90° bends where fiber cushion is used to accom-modate pipe expansion. Refer to the “Designand Installation Manual” for additional detailrequirements.

AL - Coverage for Large Pipe DiameterAS - Coverage for Small Pipe DiameterB - Selected for Small Pipe DiameterC - Coverage for Large Pipe Diameter

Gilsulate® 500XR SPECIFICATION DATA SHEET

Contact GII for operating temperatures 601°F-800°F or for tank, structure or special design projects

Gilsulate® is a registered trademark of Gilsulate International, Incorporated. ©2004 Gilsulate International, Inc. All Rights ReservedU.S. Patent No. 4,231,884