Barium Sulphate (Barytes Powder)
White / off-white fine powder · CAS 7727-43-7
DocumentsSpec sheet (PDF, 33 KB)Safety Data Sheet (PDF, 82 KB)
Overview
Barium Sulphate (Barytes Powder) (CAS 7727-43-7) is one of the salts & minerals products Suraj Chemicals supplies to industrial, institutional and manufacturing buyers across India from our Chennai base. It is commonly used for weighting agent in oil and gas drilling mud; filler in paints, coatings and plastics; radiation shielding (concrete additive), among other applications in the salts & minerals category. We pack Barium Sulphate (Barytes Powder) in 25/50 kg bags; bulk supply on request, and can arrange bulk, drum or tanker quantities for larger requirements — full characteristics, applications and downloadable documentation are below, or you can request a quote directly.
Specification Sheet — Characteristics
Download Specification Sheet (PDF)| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| BaSO₄ | 96.85% |
| Brightness | 91.00% |
| Whiteness | 93.90% |
| Oil Absorption | 13.50 gm/100ml |
| Water Soluble | 0.10% |
| pH (10% Solution) | 7.70 |
| Moisture | 0.16% |
| Specific Gravity | 4.56 |
These values come from our own lab test on Barium Sulphate. They vary slightly from batch to batch, so ask for a current certificate of analysis with your order.
Makes we supply
- APMDC (Mangampet)
- 20 Microns
We source Barium Sulphate from established Indian manufacturers and keep batch records for every lot. The make we supply depends on stock; tell us if you need a particular one.
Applications
- Weighting agent in oil and gas drilling mud
- Filler in paints, coatings and plastics
- Radiation shielding (concrete additive)
- Rubber and friction-material filler
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barium Sulphate (Barytes Powder)?
Barium Sulphate is supplied by Suraj Chemicals as white / off-white fine powder, identified by CAS number 7727-43-7. It falls under our Salts & Minerals range — see the Specification Sheet table above for its full characteristics.
What is Barium Sulphate used for?
Typical applications include: Weighting agent in oil and gas drilling mud; Filler in paints, coatings and plastics; Radiation shielding (concrete additive); Rubber and friction-material filler.
How should Barium Sulphate be stored and handled?
Store in a dry, covered area.
What packaging and pack sizes does Suraj Chemicals supply Barium Sulphate in?
25/50 kg bags; bulk supply on request. Contact us if you need a different pack size, or a bulk/tanker quantity.
What is the shelf life of Barium Sulphate?
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.
Is Barium Sulphate hazardous to handle?
The Safety Data Sheet for Barium Sulphate does not classify it as hazardous under GHS. It is still an industrial chemical, so use normal good practice — avoid unnecessary dust, skin and eye contact, store as advised above, and download the Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) in the sidebar above for full GHS hazard, handling and PPE details.
Is a Specification Sheet, TDS or MSDS available for Barium Sulphate?
Yes. a downloadable Specification Sheet (PDF) with full characteristics and specifications is available above, and a downloadable Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) for Barium Sulphate is also available above.
Can I get a sample or discuss order quantity for Barium Sulphate?
Yes. use the Request Price & Availability button or WhatsApp us with your required quantity, and our team will confirm pricing, minimum order quantity, sample availability and delivery timelines for Barium Sulphate.
Actual packaging as supplied by Suraj Chemicals
CAS Number
7727-43-7
Appearance
White / off-white fine powder
Packaging
25/50 kg bags; bulk supply on request
Storage & Handling
Store in a dry, covered area.
Shelf Life
Typically around 24 months from date of manufacture when stored in original, unopened packaging under normal warehouse conditions, consistent with standard industry practice for this class of chemical. As with any industrial chemical, request the current batch's manufacturing date and a fresh certificate of analysis for orders where exact remaining shelf life matters.