Bentonite Materials

There are mainly two types of bentonites. High swelling (Sodium Bentonite) and low swelling (Calcium Bentonite.)

SODIUM BENTONITE: -

Here are some uses of sodium betonies

• Drilling mud for oil and gas wells
• Sealant, as it provides a self-sealing, low-permeability barrier
• Landfill liners
• Backfill material for nuclear waste
• Fertilizer pills, which are used in organic farming
• Geotechnical and environmental investigations
• Drilling fluid invasion
• Earth pressure balance
• Slurry shield variants of tunnel boring machines

CALCIUM BENTONITE:-

Calcium bentonite clay is an absorbent kind of clay that typically forms after volcanic ash ages. Its named after Fort Benton, Wyoming, where the largest source of the clay can be found, but calcium bentonite clay is found all over the world.

• Skin mask to clean impurities and toxins from the skin
• Treating acne and oily skin
• Treating allergic reactions to poison ivy or oak
• Treating diaper rash
• Treating hair as a cleanser and softener
• Treating digestive issues and diarrhoea
• Treating afflation exposure
• Treating metal poisoning
• As a dietary supplement to get extra nutrients like calcium, iron, copper and zinc