Bentonite

Product Description
Product | Bentonite |
CAS | 1302-78-9 |
Formula | N/A |
Synonym | Bentonite Salt, Bentonite clay, Bentonite, Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004) |
Typical Product Specifications
pH | 9.5-10.5 |
Insolubility | in water and org. solvs. |
Odor | odorless, sl. earthy taste |
Color | light to cream-colored impalpable powder |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Fluid Control; Prevents drilling fluid invasion into the formation Click here for more drilling fluid additives!
Use: ABSORBENT, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
Class | Drilling and Completion Fluids, Spotting Fluids, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives, Industrial Chemicals |
Function | Drilling Fluid Additives, Fluid Control |
Industry | Industrial, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing |

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