Product Description

ProductBentonite
CAS1302-78-9
FormulaN/A
SynonymBentonite Salt, Bentonite clay, Bentonite, Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)

Typical Product Specifications

pH9.5-10.5
Insolubilityin water and org. solvs.
Odorodorless, sl. earthy taste
Colorlight to cream-colored impalpable powder
Chemical StructureChemical 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

ClassDrilling and Completion Fluids, Spotting Fluids, Commercial Chemicals, Drilling Fluid Additives, Industrial Chemicals
FunctionDrilling Fluid Additives, Fluid Control
IndustryIndustrial, Industrial Drilling, Oil and Gas Production, Drilling Fluid, Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing
Hero Background Image

Find another Material

Enter a chemical name, synonym or CAS# below
Card Icon
Card Icon
Card Icon
Card Icon
Card Icon
Card Icon