GILSONITE SUPPLIER IN UAE | DUBAI , 200 MESH

What Is Gilsonite?

Gilsonite, also known as natural asphalt or uintaite, is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon mineral formed through the solidification of petroleum over millions of years. It was first discovered in the United States by Samuel H. Gilson and later named after him. Gilsonite appears as a shiny, black, brittle solid with a glass-like surface and fractures easily under pressure. Chemically, Gilsonite is composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen, along with trace elements such as sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, and metals. These characteristics give it excellent binding, waterproofing, and sealing properties, making it highly valuable in many industrial applications. As a professional Gilsonite supplier based in the UAE, we provide premium-quality material to customers across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Our Dubai-based stock and logistics network ensure fast delivery and stable supply.

Quality of Gilsonite

The quality of Gilsonite depends strongly on mining location and depth. Core mining zones produce the highest quality material with higher softening point, better solubility, and lower impurity levels. Edge or surface zones usually contain more mineral impurities and lower performance values. As a trusted UAE Gilsonite supplier, we carefully select material only from premium mining zones and perform continuous quality control in our Dubai facilities to ensure stable performance for drilling, asphalt, ink, and coating industries.

Gilsonite Powder Production

Due to its brittle structure, Gilsonite can be easily crushed and micronized into different mesh sizes based on customer requirements. Available mesh sizes include 10–30 mesh, 30–40 mesh, 70–100 mesh, 150–200 mesh, 325 mesh, and ultra-fine 600 mesh. As a leading Gilsonite powder supplier in UAE, we customize particle size for each application and provide technical consultation to help customers choose the most suitable mesh for their process.

Grades and Technical Requirements

UAE Gilsonite is categorized mainly by mesh size, softening point, solubility, moisture, and ash content. Since Gilsonite is a natural mineral, its properties may vary slightly depending on mine location and season. We always advise customers not to focus on only one parameter. For example, if an extremely high softening point is required, solubility or purity may slightly change. Our UAE technical team ensures balanced specifications to achieve the best overall performance.

Packing of Gilsonite

As a reliable Gilsonite supplier in Dubai, we offer customized packing to protect the product from humidity and sunlight. Standard packing includes 25 kg or 50 lbs multi-layer paper bags or PP woven bags with inner liners.

Container loading is typically 34 bags per pallet and 20 pallets per 20-ft container. Shelf life is up to 10 years under proper storage conditions. For bulk orders, we supply 500 kg and 1-ton jumbo bags with PE inner liners. Wooden or plastic pallets are used for safe handling during multimodal transport.

Applications of Gilsonite

Gilsonite is widely used in oil and gas drilling as a fluid loss control additive and hole sealing agent. It improves wellbore stability and works as a lubricant and cooling agent for drilling rods. In the ink industry, it stabilizes carbon compounds and improves color depth. In paint production, it is used for antibacterial coatings and surface protection. In foundry casting, it creates smooth and shiny mold surfaces and improves mold release. It is also used in wax and varnish for polishing compounds, in construction as a waterproofing sealer, and in asphalt and bitumen as a rubberizer to improve thermal stability and aging resistance. Additional applications include activated carbon, batteries, military coatings, and specialty chemicals.

Price of Gilsonite

Gilsonite prices vary based on season, mining conditions, and crude oil prices. In winter, rain and snow reduce mining activity, leading to higher prices. In summer, production increases and prices become more competitive. When oil prices exceed $50 per barrel, demand rises significantly. During peak demand, pulverizing lines face production queues. As a UAE supplier with stock in Dubai, we ensure stable supply and faster delivery throughout the year.

Sales Process and Delivery

Most customers request samples before confirming orders. We provide samples from available stock and guarantee bulk shipments will match approved samples. Before finalizing orders, our UAE sales team discusses application, mesh size, packing, destination, and storage requirements to ensure perfect product matching. For plain bags, 200 MT of 200 mesh or 400 MT of 30–40 mesh can be delivered within 7 days. Printed bags or special packing may require additional production time.

Why We Are the Leading Gilsonite Supplier in UAE

With more than 15 years of experience, we manage the entire supply chain from mining to final export. Our services include mining supervision, crushing, micronizing, quality control, packing, logistics, inspection, and export documentation.

We maintain stock in Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, and Turkey, allowing us to deliver quickly to global markets. Our UAE headquarters ensures compliance with international standards and fast response to customer needs. We do not just sell Gilsonite – we provide technical solutions.

Technical Specifications

Ash content: 1% (ASTM D3174)
Moisture content: 1% (ASTM D3173)
Volatile matter: 63% (ASTM D3175)
Solubility in CS2: 99% (ASTM D4)
Specific gravity @25°C: 1.06 (ASTM D3289)
n-Heptane insolubles: 79% (ASTM D3279)
Color (mass): Black
Color (powder): Black
Softening point: 140–220°C (ASTM D36)
Sulfur content: 1% (ASTM D6608)
Penetration @25°C: 0 (ASTM D5)

Sieve Analysis (API Grade – 200 Mesh)

+35 (500 microns): ≤0.1%
+65 (212 microns): ≤2.0%
+100 (150 microns): ≤8%
+200 (74 microns): ≤25%