GILSONITE (ASHA GILSONITE)

Ashahi Chemical Industries Pvt Ltd is the one of the oldest Manufacturer of Specialty Oil Drilling Fluids and Mud Chemicals for Oil field Applications based out in the state of Gujarat, India. Ashahi Chemical Industries Pvt Ltd is in the commercial production since 1979.

ASHA GILSONITE is a substitute for natural occurring Gilsonite. It is equivalent in its properties for use in oil field operations and other industrial application to natural Gilsonite. It works well as a shale stabilizer in water based mud systems.

Application

ASHA GILSONITE has a vast usage in oil field application for cementing in oil-based mud.

Advantages

  • It is synthesized process hydrocarbon designed to stabilize shale formation when utilized in water base drilling fluids.
  • Stabilizes to temperature in excess of 180°C
  • Stabilizes shale formation while reducing torque & DRAG.
  • Controls HTHP fluid loss by producing a thin strong compressible wall cake.
  • Typical Physical Properties

    Sr. no. Parameters Specified value
    1 Appearance Fine grained Black Powder
    2 Specific Gravity 1.1-1.2
    3 Moisture Content 5% Max
    4 Softening point > 204°C or 400°F
    5 Ash Content < 3%
    6 Solubility Soluble in various petroleum and chlorinated solvents.

    Packing

    It is packaged in 50-lb (22.7-kg) and 55-lb (25 kg) multi-wall, paper sacks.

    For further information on ASHA GILSONITE kindly contact us on info@ashahichemicals.com