Material & construction
Asphaltite / Gilsonite in a fixed commercial grade. Freeze composition and the release specification after sample approval; repeat orders use the same grade.
WOG-174 / LCM and weighting minerals
Asphaltite / Gilsonite
Asphaltic additive for selected shale-stability and filtration programs.
| Commercial grade | Natural asphaltite / gilsonite |
|---|---|
| RFQ pack option | 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag or 55.1 lb (25 kg) bag |
| Grade acceptance | Softening point, ash, moisture and particle size. |
| Performance basis | Defined test fluid, concentration, temperature and aging time |
Industry reference selections; ordered specification requires supplier confirmation.
View catalogue page 117 ↗Options & acceptance
Softening point, ash, moisture and particle size. Freeze acceptance limits on the approved grade sheet.
Application & RFQ details
Control particle-size distribution, moisture and grade-specific impurities. Select bridging size to the loss mechanism; distinguish mineral density from loose bulk density.
Standards & documents
SDS and lot COA; agreed analytical/performance methods. US chemical inventory/import requirements apply by composition and use.
Packing
RFQ: moisture-protected 50 lb (22.68 kg) or 55.1 lb (25 kg) bags; alternative factory packs by grade. Confirm net/gross weight and SDS transport classification.
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