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Gilsonite

CAS Number: 12002-43-6

Molecular Formula: Naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin, Complex mixture of asphaltenes & maltenes I elemental composition (typically ~85% Carbon, ~10% Hydrogen, and ~3% Nitrogen)

About Gilsonite

Natural asphalt CAS 12002-43-6 serves as a high-performance additive in the metallurgy and oilfield services industries, where asphaltite's unique nitrogen content and low sulfur profile make it a preferred choice for high purity fine chemicals in specialized drilling fluids. Uintahite is increasingly sought after with...

Gilsonite Specifications

CAS Number
12002-43-6
Molecular Formula
Naturally occurring hydrocarbon resin, Complex mixture of asphaltenes & maltenes I elemental composition (typically ~85% Carbon, ~10% Hydrogen, and ~3% Nitrogen)
InChI Key
AHEKUTUWCVGJRX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Physical appearance
Shiny, black substance similar in appearance to obsidian; brittle and can be easily crushed into a dark brown powder. In mass, it is a black lustrous solid, while its streak or powder is dark brown.

Drilling Fluid Additive

A naturally occurring solid hydrocarbon resin used as a high-performance fluid loss control (FLC) agent and shale stabilizer in water-based, oil-based, and synthetic mud systems to enhance wellbore stability and prevent differential sticking

Cementing Additive

A versatile bridging and plugging agent employed in oil and gas well cementing to reduce slurry density, prevent lost circulation in weak formations, and improve the bonding strength of the cement sheath

Asphalt Modifier

A high-purity performance enhancer utilized in road construction and pavement sealers to increase stability, reduce temperature susceptibility, and improve resistance to deformation and water stripping

Carbon Additive and Binder

A specialized organic resin used in foundry sands to improve mold release and metal casting finishes, as a carbon black wetting agent in high-quality printing inks, and as a durable binder in wood products and waterproofing membranes.

Gilsonite FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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