Bentonite

Bentonite is a mineral composed essentially of clay minerals from the smectite group (mainly montmorillonite) and most frequently originates from the alteration of volcanic ash, with unique properties as a rheological agent and adsorbent.

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Bentonite allows for several applications such as: clarifier of (oils, wines and beers), thixotropic agent for drilling fluids for oil and water wells, binder of molding sands used in foundry, waterproofing of basins, pet litter (absorbent of domestic animal waste), adsorbent of mycotoxins; binder in the pelletization of iron ore, waterproofing of sanitary landfills, being used in several segments (Agribusiness, Ceramics, Glass, Rubber, Cosmetics, Leather, Filtration, Polymer, Plastics, Chemistry, Paints, Varnishes, Civil Construction, etc.), being supplied in cream color and in granulometry/mesh 200 mesh.