Oil and gas
Natural asphalt for filtration control and wellbore strengthening in OBM/SBM.
Specs
Physical appearance: Dark, fine powder
Bulk density: 1130 kg/m³
Particle size: <25 % retained on 200-mesh (75 µm)
Moisture: <2.5 %
Softening point: 190–210 °C (variant dependent)
Flash point: ≥220 °C
Application & Dosing
Short intro: Designed for OBM/SBM to cut fluid loss and help seal micro-fractures; stabilizes emulsions and suspension properties under temperature.
Recommended dosage: 15–30 kg/m³ (optimize by HTHP/filter press)
When to add: Initial formulation or remedial addition
Where to add: Active system; compatible with cement spacer use-cases
WBM use: Treat with surfactants before addition
Interactive:Dose slider (15–30 kg/m³) + mud volume input (m³) → outputs kg required, bags (22.7 kg), and pallets (40 bags).
Variant picker (190/220/240 °C) that updates the spec row and usage note. 5. NAT-ASF TDS (1)..
Compatibility
Base fluids: Diesel, mineral oil, synthetic-based; WBM with surfactant treatment
Operational note: No adverse effect on mud rheology (per sheet claims)
Role synergy: Filtration control + wellbore strengthening; emulsion stability aid
Safety & Handling
Handle as an industrial chemical; use PPE as per SDS
Flash point ≥220 °C; avoid heat/sparks/flames
Bioassay info available on request
Packaging & Storage
Pack: 50-lb (22.7 kg) paper sacks; 40 sacks/pallet
Storage: Dry, ventilated; keep container closed; away from heat/incompatibles
Natural Asphalt for Upstream
Use natural asphalt as LCM and cement additive to cut fluid loss, stabilize shales, boost annular fill, and outperform synthetics in HPHT wells—at lower cost.