Barite
HS code 251110Formula BaSO₄
Barite is the standard weighting agent for drilling fluids and a dense, inert filler for coatings, plastics and rubber. We trade micronised barite in specific-gravity grades from 4.00 to 4.30, in brown, cream and white colours.
- Drilling mud weighting agent
- Paint and coating filler
- Rubber and plastics additive
- Radiation shielding
Specification
| Property | Unit | SG 4.10 | SG 4.20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | g/ml | 4.10 | 4.20 |
| Residue on 200 mesh | % | 2 | 2 |
| Water-soluble alkaline earth metals, as Ca | mg/kg | ≤ 250 | ≤ 250 |
| Water-soluble solids | % | 0.04 | 0.04 |
Typical values from current supply. The binding values are those on the contract and the Certificate of Analysis for each lot.
Available forms
- Micronised powder
- Colours: brown, cream, white
Grades
- SG 4.00 to 4.30
- Main grades: SG 4.10 and SG 4.20
Packaging
- 1,500 kg jumbo bags
- Loaded in 20' and 40' containers
Main applications
- Oil and gas drilling mud
- Filler in paints and coatings
- Cement additives
- Filler in plastics and rubber
Trade terms
- Supply in 20' and 40' containers, or in bulk where noted
- Every bag labelled with batch number and net weight
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment
- Technical data sheet (TDS) and MSDS on request
- Free samples for qualification
- FOB or CFR offers, lot sizes to suit your programme
Values that set the price
- Specific gravity grade
- Colour and whiteness for filler use
- Lot size and loading port
- Destination port for CFR offers
Ask for a price on Barite
Send grade, quantity, packaging and destination port. We reply with an offer and the matching data sheet.