1. Sodium Bentonite
High swelling capacity

Excellent water absorption

Forms a gel-like consistency in water

Used in drilling muds, sealing ponds, and construction

2. Calcium Bentonite
Lower swelling properties

Better for absorption and surface bonding

Common in cosmetics, animal feed, and pharmaceuticals

â??ï¸? Key Properties
High water absorption

Strong binding capabilities

Thixotropic (gel-like when agitated)

Chemical stability

Thermal stability

Cation-exchange capacity

ð??­ Applications of Bentonite by Industry
1. Oil & Gas Industry
Use: Drilling muds/lubricants for oil & gas wells

Benefits: Cools drill bits, removes cuttings, stabilizes boreholes

Type: Sodium bentonite (API-grade)

2. Foundry Industry
Use: As a binder in green sand molds for metal casting

Benefits: High strength and moldability

Type: Sodium or calcium bentonite

3. Construction & Civil Engineering
Use: Slurry walls, tunneling, diaphragm walls, waterproofing

Benefits: Prevents seepage and soil erosion

Type: Sodium bentonite (due to swelling and sealing)

4. Environmental & Waste Management
Use: Liners for landfills, ponds, reservoirs, and geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs)

Benefits: Forms impermeable barriers to contain waste

Type: Sodium bentonite

5. Agriculture
Use: Soil conditioner, binder in fertilizers, moisture retention agent

Benefits: Enhances soil quality, nutrient retention

Type: Calcium bentonite

6. Animal Feed Industry
Use: Binder in pellet feed, toxin binder

Benefits: Improves feed quality and animal health

Type: Feed-grade calcium bentonite

7. Cosmetics & Personal Care
Use: Face masks, detox products, creams, scrubs

Benefits: Absorbs oil/toxins, soothes skin

Type: Cosmetic-grade calcium bentonite

8. Pharmaceuticals
Use: Detoxifying agent, carrier for drug delivery

Type: Purified calcium bentonite (USP grade)

9. Paper, Paint & Detergent Industries
Use: Filler, thickener, suspension agent

Type: Refined bentonite (tailored to application)

ð??¦ Packaging & Supply Options
25 kg & 50 kg bags

1 metric ton jumbo bags (FIBC)

Custom packaging available

Bulk supply for industrial use

Export-ready documentation