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BENTONITE

Bentonite is naturally occuring hydrated Aluminium Silicate. The most important use of Bentonite is based on its natural thickening property. We can surely say that bentonite is most economic natural thickner available to industries. It has ability to absorb water several times of its weight and give thickstropic effect.

Chemical Formula : Al₂O₃4SiO₂H₂O

Physical Properties :

Appearance	White powder
Sp. gravity	: 2.3 - 2.5
PH of 10% Aqueous solution	: 8.0 - 8.5
Volatile matter	: max 10.0%

Chemical Composition :

Silica	: 54.25%
Aluminium	: 18.35%
Ferric Oxide	: 01.25%
TiO₂	: 01.25%

Industrial Applications :

The greatest application of bentonite is in oil drilling. Great quantities of bentonite are used in drilling mud. In paint industry it is used as thickener in cheap quality paints, primers and water based coatings. It is used in manufacture of cheap quality goods.

Normal Supplies : 240 mesh / or as per customer's demand.

Packing : HDPE bags 40 Kgs. nett.

Material Storage : Keep material away from heat and source of ignition. , Keep container closed in cool well ventilated area. While handling avoid skin & eye contact. It is non-hazardous.

Self Life : The life span is upto 5 years.

Note: The information provided are based on test report and reference. The user should test sample before bulk trial. This is purely natural process minerals. So there is possibility of purity ± 5%.