Industrial Commodity
Precipitated BaSO₄ for technical paints
Precipitated barium sulfate is a specialty filler for paints and coatings. It is not API oilfield barite, even though both are BaSO₄ chemistries.
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What is Precipitated BaSO₄?
Precipitated barium sulfate is chemically produced for controlled particle size and purity in coatings and plastics. Oilfield API barite is a different product line with different specs and buyers.
US market focus
US technical coating plants use precipitated barium sulfate for gloss, density and chemical resistance — not as drilling-weight barite. We keep the two products on separate briefs.
Who buys this
Technical paint and coating plants
Formulation trials on brightness, particle size and oil absorption.
Grade variants
Coatings-grade precipitated BaSO₄
Paint / coatings
Optical and rheology targets — not drilling density.
From resource to grade
01.Chemical precipitation
Controlled particle BaSO₄.
02.Finish
Brightness and size for coatings.
What we confirm before quoting
- Brightness
- Particle size
- Oil absorption
- Volume
Typical inquiry fields
- Brightness / size
- Process
- Volume
- Destination
Path to a first programme
01.Coatings brief
Not an oilfield brief.
02.Lab trial
Formula fit.
03.Programme
Specialty filler supply.
How we source Precipitated BaSO₄
Send brightness, particle size, oil absorption, volume and destination. We confirm a precipitated grade path separately from API barite.
Supply continuity
Specialty precipitated grades often rely on multi-country partners early, with Algeria in the frame when a path exists — disclosed per deal.
Trade and market context
Specialty barium fillers trade separately from oilfield barite. Confirm HTS with your broker for the actual goods description.
Buyer research links
- USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries
Import dependence, production and market context by mineral — confirm the latest edition for your brief.
- USITC DataWeb
US import statistics by product, origin and period. Use to sanity-check real offtake, not as a NAGTAR quote.
- US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Classification and duty research. The applicable line for a shipment is confirmed with your broker.
These links support buyer research. Classification, duty and any restriction for an actual shipment are confirmed with your customs broker — not assumed from this page.
Do not confuse with
Precipitated BaSO₄ for coatings is not API oilfield barite. Keep oilfield weighting on the API barite page.
Typical applications
- Technical paints and coatings
- Specialty plastics and fillers
- High-spec industrial formulations
Industries served
Technical specifications
Particle size, brightness and purity are confirmed on the qualified grade. An API barite sheet does not qualify as precipitated BaSO₄.
Logistics & packing
Bags, big bags or containers depending on volume.
Industrial bags or big bags locked with the receiver.
- Bags
- Big bags
- Containers
Documents & inspection
Technical sheet when available, plus commercial and export docs.
Lab checks can be arranged before a first shipment.
Commercial terms & export
Quoted as precipitated BaSO₄ — not as oilfield barite.
Coatings brief → grade match → terms → shipment.
Frequently asked questions
Related commodities
Industrial Landscape
Sectors We Work Across
Market landscape for this vertical — not a list of NAGTAR clients or partners.
International
International
International
International
Request a quote — Precipitated Barium Sulfate
Submit your requirement for precipitated barium sulfate. Algeria is the primary origin; multi-country partners support continuity when programmes must repeat.
For Buyers
Need Precipitated BaSO₄ supply?
Use the form above or open a full trade inquiry with volume, specs and destination.
For Suppliers
Produce Precipitated BaSO₄?
If you have documented capacity and export readiness — in Algeria or as a partner origin — apply as a supply partner.