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Bentonite

A versatile material with significant industrial and commercial uses

 
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Renelux supplies selectively mined and processed high-quality sodium based bentonite that finds diverse applications across various industries due to its unique properties:

 

Drilling Industry:
Bentonite serves as a crucial drilling mud in the oil and gas industry. It lubricates and cools the drill bit, removes debris from boreholes, and stabilizes borehole walls to prevent collapse.
Construction Industry:
Waterproofing Material: Bentonite is used for waterproofing foundations, basements, and other structures. It effectively seals and protects against water infiltration.
Agriculture Industry:
Animal Feed Supplement: Bentonite binds mycotoxins in feed, enhancing animal health. Soil Amendment: It improves soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability.
Cosmetic Industry:
Skincare Products: Bentonite appears in facial masks and other skincare items. Its oil-absorbing properties help cleanse and purify the skin.
Pharmaceutical Industry:
Binding Agent: Bentonite is used in tablets, capsules, and suspensions. It aids in drug formulation and stability.
Environmental Industry:
Wastewater Treatment: Bentonite helps remove heavy metals and pollutants from water. It’s also used in contaminated soil remediation.
Food and Beverage Industry:
Clarifying Agent: Bentonite clarifies wine, beer, and fruit juice. It enhances product quality and appearance.
Other Applications:
Iron and Steel Foundries: Bentonite acts as a binder for foundry sand. Cat Litter: Its absorbent properties make it ideal for cat litter. Emergency Response Kits: Bentonite aids in chemical cleanouts. Pesticides and Fertilizers: Used as a carrier. Adhesives, Rubber, and Soap: Serves as a filler or extender.

 

 
 

 

Origins

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

BINCE-01 India Origin Bentonite

 

Specifications

 

Grade: Bentonite for GCL Application
Free Swelling Index (ml/2g): 29
Water Absorption (%): 584
Montmorillonite Content (%): 76.41
Fluid Loss (%): 17.2
Moisture Content (%): 11.95
   
Grain Distributions  
> 2.5 mm: 1% max
< 1.0 mm: 50% max
< 0.5 mm: 20% max
< 0.2 mm: 10% max

 

 

Delivery & Logistics

 

Packaging: 1.3 MT Jumbo bags
   
Shipment options:
20ft containers / Break Bulk
Loading capacity (40ft'):
26 MT per unit
Stowage factor (break bulk):
40 cbft/MT
   
Terms of delivery:
 
Container shipments:
FCA or DAP Destination Plant
Break bulk shipments:
CFR or CIF to ASWP
Commercial terms:
Incoterms 2020
   
   


 
 

 

BINGM-01 India Origin Bentonite

 

Specifications

 

Grade: Bentonite for GCL Application
Free Swelling Index (ml/2g): 25 min
Water Absorption (%): 600 min
Montmorillonite Content (%): 70 min
Fluid Loss (%): 18 ±1
Moisture Content (%): 10 - 14
   
Grain Distributions  
> 1.7 mm (Oversize): 1% max
0.5 – 1.7 mm: 95% min
< 0.5 mm (Undersize): 3% max
   
   

 

 

Delivery & Logistics

 

Packaging: 1.3 MT Jumbo bags
   
Shipment options:
20ft containers / Break Bulk
Loading capacity (40ft'):
26 MT per unit
Stowage factor (break bulk):
40 cbft/MT
   
Terms of delivery:
 
Container shipments:
FCA or DAP Destination Plant
Break bulk shipments:
CFR or CIF to ASWP
Commercial terms:
Incoterms 2020
   
   


 
 

 

BINII-01 India Origin Bentonite

 

Specifications

 

Grade: Bentonite for GCL Application
Free Swelling Index (ml/2g): >26 min
Water Absorption (%): 550-600
Montmorillonite Content (%): 85 min
Fluid Loss (%): <18
Moisture Content (%): 13 – 14 max
   
Grain Distributions  
1.4 mm – 3.0 mm: 3% max
0.5 mm – 1.4 mm: 98% min
1.4 mm -3.00 mm:
1% max
   
   

 

 

Delivery & Logistics

 

Packaging: 1.3 MT Jumbo bags
   
Shipment options:
20ft containers / Break Bulk
Loading capacity (40ft'):
26 MT per unit
Stowage factor (break bulk):
40 cbft/MT
   
Terms of delivery:
 
Container shipments:
FCA or DAP Destination Plant
Break bulk shipments:
CFR or CIF to ASWP
Commercial terms:
Incoterms 2020
   
   


 
 

 

BINAX-01 India Origin Bentonite

 

Specifications

 

Grade: Bentonite for GCL Application
Free Swelling Index (ml/2g): 28 min
Fluid Loss (%): 18 max
Moisture Content (%): 12 max
Fineness through 200 mesh (%): 80
   

 

 

Delivery & Logistics

 

Packaging: 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 MT Jumbo bags
   
Shipment options:
20ft containers / Break Bulk
Loading capacity (40ft'):
26 MT per unit
Stowage factor (break bulk):
40 cbft/MT
   
Terms of delivery:
 
Container shipments:
FCA or DAP Destination Plant
Break bulk shipments:
CFR or CIF to ASWP
Commercial terms:
Incoterms 2020