Supplier From
Gandhidham,
Gujarat,
India
Supplier From
Gandhidham,
Gujarat,
India
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
