Bentonite – Pharmaceutical Grade

Bentonite – Pharmaceutical Grade 2017-09-18T06:50:56+00:00
Overview
FOUNDRY
DRILLING
Iron ore palletization
Civil Engineering
Fertilizer
Live Stock Feed
Pond Sealant
GEO SYNTHETIC CLAY LINER
Earthing
Backfill Compound
Cat Litter
Paper
Pharmaceutical
Cosmetics
Dessicants
Other Grades

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR BENTONITE

PHARMA (IP) GRADE

Physical Properties

Sr. No. Parameters Specifications
1 pH 8 – 10.5
2 Sedimentation 2 ml
3 Microbial Limit, 1 g is free from E.coil Complies
4 Solubility in water Insoluble in water, methanol, ether, acetone. Very slightly soluble in hot & cold water
5 Swelling 8 – 12 ml
6 Bulk density 0.8 – 1 g/cc
7 Heavy Metals 50 ppm
8 Loss on Ignition @ 6000 C 8 – 10%
9 Loss on Drying @ 1100 C 13% max
10 Coarse particles on 75 micron (wet method) 0.5% max
11 Color Very fine & pale buff
12 Moisture 9 – 13%