Bentonite
Bentonite is a naturally occurring plastic clay. Its volume increases several times on contact with water to create a gelatinous, viscous fluid.
Bentonite’s properties of water absorption and viscosity make it a valuable material for a wide range of applications. It is frequently used as a binding, sealing, absorbing and lubricating agent.
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Bentonite is produced by a number of companies which form a European Association (EUBA).
Main Applications include:
- Drilling
- Foundry
- Pelletising
- Civil engineering
- Catalyst
- Agriculture
- Cat litter
- Paints, dyes & polishes
- Detergents
- Paper
- Oils/food markets
- Cosmetics & medical