Pure Graphite offers the ultimate in gasket material for critical applications. It has superior properties to Asbestos and Non-Asbestos Fiber Compressed gasket.BIK-30100 is a non-fibrous material and has none of the health or handling problems associated with Asbestos. It has no binders or fillers. It is homogenous and not laminated. The gasket self-forms during torque down of assembly thus ensuring a perfect fit to flange faces.The BIK-30100 graphite gasket will not cold or warm flow.