Gilsonite Lump
Natural asphalt in run-of-mine lump form for melting, blending with bitumen and further processing.
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Premium Gilsonite for Drilling, Asphalt and Industry
Sun Gilsonite by BASEKIM supplies lump, granular, powder and micronized gilsonite with consistent quality, export packing and full documentation.
- 12Gilsonite grades
- 50+Export countries
- 24 hQuotation time
- COAWith every lot
Who we are
A reliable source of natural asphalt
Sun Gilsonite is the natural asphalt brand of BASEKIM, a petroleum and petrochemical trading group with offices in Dubai, Ankara and Istanbul.
We select, crush, mill and pack gilsonite into precise grades for oil and gas drilling, cementing, asphalt paving, foundries, printing inks, paints, pipe coatings and waterproofing — and we ship it by container and truck to customers around the world.
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Our Products
From run-of-mine lump to 600 mesh micronized powder — every grade with a data sheet, specification and MSDS.
Gilsonite Granular
Crushed and screened 1–5 mm gilsonite for asphalt plants, industrial blending and low-dust handling.
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Gilsonite Powder
Milled 100–200 mesh gilsonite powder, the universal grade for drilling, asphalt, foundry and additives.
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Micronized Gilsonite
Ultra-fine 300–600 mesh low-ash gilsonite for inks, paints, coatings and fast-dissolving formulations.
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Drilling Fluid Grade Gilsonite
HPHT fluid loss control and shale stabilizer for oil-based and water-based drilling muds.
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Water-dispersible asphaltic shale stabilizer and mud conditioner for water-based drilling fluids.
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Cementing Grade Gilsonite
Lightweight extender and lost-circulation additive for oil well cement slurries.
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Asphalt Modifier Grade Gilsonite
Natural modifier that raises softening point and PG grade of bitumen for rut-resistant asphalt.
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Foundry Grade Gilsonite
High lustrous-carbon additive for green sand that improves casting finish and replaces sea coal.
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Ink & Paint Grade Gilsonite
Low-ash, highly soluble gilsonite resin for black printing inks, enamels and coatings.
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Coating & Waterproofing Grade Gilsonite
Hardening additive for bituminous pipe enamels, roof coatings and waterproofing compounds.
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Sealer & Filler Grade Gilsonite
Gilsonite for pavement sealers, crack fillers, joint sealants and bituminous mastics.
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Consistent quality
Every lot is tested for softening point, ash, moisture, solubility and particle size.
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Full documentation
COA, TDS and MSDS with each shipment; SGS inspection on request.
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Export packing
25 kg bags and 1 MT jumbo bags, palletized, capped, stretch-wrapped and strapped.
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Technical support
Our team helps you select the right grade and dosage for your application.
Product data at a glance
Compare our gilsonite grades and download the specification and MSDS of each product.
| Product | Particle size | Softening point (R&B) | Typical dosage | |
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| Gilsonite Lump | 0 – 50 mm (custom) | 150 – 220 °C | Depends on application. | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Gilsonite Granular | 1 – 5 mm | 150 – 200 °C | Asphalt: 4–12 % by weight of binder. | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Gilsonite Powder | 100 – 200 mesh | 150 – 220 °C | Drilling 2–8 lb/bbl · asphalt 4–12 % of binder · foundry 0.3–1.0 % | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Micronized Gilsonite | 300 – 600 mesh | 150 – 180 °C | Ink varnish: 20–40 % in oil. | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Drilling Fluid Grade Gilsonite | 75 – 200 µm | 160 – 220 °C (grades) | 2 – 8 lb/bbl | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Sulphonated Asphalt | — | — | 2 – 6 lb/bbl | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Cementing Grade Gilsonite | 75 – 200 µm | 160 – 220 °C | 5 – 15 % BWOC | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Asphalt Modifier Grade Gilsonite | Powder ≤ 200 mesh / granular 1–5 mm | 150 – 200 °C | 4 – 12 % by weight of binder | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Foundry Grade Gilsonite | 100 – 300 mesh | 150 – 200 °C | 0.3 – 1.0 % (iron) | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Ink & Paint Grade Gilsonite | 200 – 600 mesh | 150 – 180 °C | Ink varnish: 20–40 % in oil | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Coating & Waterproofing Grade Gilsonite | ≤ 200 mesh | 150 – 200 °C | 5 – 25 % of compound | Spec · MSDS · COA |
| Sealer & Filler Grade Gilsonite | ≤ 200 mesh | 150 – 180 °C | Sealer: 15 – 35 % | Spec · MSDS · COA |
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Packed and shipped for export
Our products leave the plant palletized and secured for long sea voyages and road transport. We load 20ft containers, flatbed trailers and bulk vessels and handle all export documents.
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