Sulfonated asphalt is water emulsion grade of asphalt

Sulfonated asphalt is water emulsion grade of asphalt

Sulfonated asphalt is sodium asphalt sulfonated made water soluble by a unique sulfonation process. It is a versatile, total mud conditioner that stabilizes shale formations, significantly increases lubricity, lowers high temperature high pressure fluid loss (HTHP) water loss and enhances filter cake properties in both oil and water-based drilling fluids. sulphonated asphalt product can be mixed in most water-based and all oil-based and synthetic muds. Sulfonated asphalt additive is available in two different forms: Regular and Potassium enhanced.

Sulfonated asphalt additive

Potassium Sulfonated asphalt additive is a specially prepared potassium salt of sulfonated asphalt. In addition to providing the same unique qualities as regular Sulfonated asphalt additive, it contributes water – soluble potassium ions at approximately 400ppm/lb of product carried in the mud system. This is beneficial in those areas that require the specific action of potassium to adequately minimize water induced clay swelling. For over 52 years, the unique chemistry of Sulfonated asphalt additives has delivered extraordinary results in all types of drilling fluids.

Benefit of using sulfonated asphalt

1. Reacts with shale to prevent or stop sloughing and swelling
2. Reduces high temperature high pressure fluid loss (HTHP) see case history
3. Produces thin compressible filter cakes
4. Significantly increases lubricity; either alone or synergistically with small amounts of oils, synthetic oils, or glycol
5. Prevents stuck drill pipe
6. Extremely temperature stable – does not have the softening point typically associated with un-reacted asphaltic additives
7. Minimal and easily distinguishable fluorescence – does not hamper well logging or core analysis
8. Will not leave oil slick, sheen or rainbow on water at offshore locations
9. No emulsifiers needed to ensure proper mixing
10. Do not need to bypass the solids control equipment while mixing
11. Sulfonated asphalt reduces high temperature gelation and stabilizes mud propertie

Usage of sodium sulfonated asphalt

This additive using because of foaming in water and it is partially soluble in water and fully emulsion in the fluids.

Liquid additives have therefore been developed to overcome some of the problems associated with the use of dry additives. However, liquid compositions containing polyglycols can give rise of stability problem.

How to use sulfonated asphalt.

Sulfonated asphalt is fully emulsion in water while gilsonite will remain on top.

Packing & Shipping

25KG or 50LB net sealed in the 4-in-1 compound paper bag with plastic lining. During storage and transport see that the bag is intact as the product is water soluble.

Gilsonite processing to sulfonated asphalt and pellets

Our company is the producer of sulfonated asphalt which is emulsion shape and widely using in drilling fluids. Sulphonated asphalt disperses the solid the solid expansion of drill chips.