CHEMICAL COMPOSITON

Oxides	Composition
SiO2	56.15%
Al2O3	14.85%
Fe2O3	10.80%
CaO	2.15%
MgO	3.45%
Na2O	2.18%
K2O	1.87%
MnO	0.06%
P2O5	0.38%
Ti2O	2.27%
LOI	5.25%

QUANTITY

Monthly production for industrial grade bentonite is 10,000MT

QUALITY CONTROL

Our Bentonite product is factory blended, tested and packaged to quality control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, API & OCMA standards. The product is tested several times at different point of the chain to ensure quality is preserved throughout the process.

PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Our Bentonite is available in nominal 25kg sacks, palletized and shrink wrapped. Bentonite can also be supplied in 1-ton jumbo bag and palletized. It can also be supplied in intermediate Bulk Containers or in Bulk Powder Tankers. Palletized Bentonite should be stored in cool dry areas clear of the ground, sheeted or under cover and stacked not more than two pallets high. The product should be used on a first in – first out basis.

CLEAN UP AND SPILLAGES

Dry powders should be swept up and disposed of in accordance with the Local Authority.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Health and safety advice, which must be followed, can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet. Users are advised to wear face mask, goggles, gloves and overalls when handling, mixing and applying products.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Test	Unit	Requirements
Appearance	–	Light grey to cream
Moisture	%	<10
pH	–	9 – 11
Gel Formation Index	–
Swelling Power	Seconds
Fineness Dry
150µ sieve	%	–
75µ sieve	%	95
Fineness Wet
150µ sieve	%	0.01
45µ sieve	%	90
Sand Content, Max	%	2.50
API Test Concentration	–	6.43
Type	–	Sodium Bentonite
Marsh Funnel	Second	33 – 35
Wet sieving 200µ	%	<2.5
Fann 600	Cps	>32
Fann 300	Cps	>20
Yield Point	Lb/100ft2	>12
Filtration Volume	cc	<13