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Bentobrite 770 Tech Sheet

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White Sodium

Bentonite Micronized Revised: 05/25/01

BENTOBRITE 770
General A white sodium bentonite that is selectively mined, micronized, and supplied
Description as a free-flowing powder.

Functional Suspending agent and gellant for use in household products, automotive products,
Use aerosols, paints, enamels and other industrial applications. Used as a binder and
plasticizer, especially in ceramic bodies, to ease extrusion and increase green
strength.

Purity Hydrous aluminum silicate, micronized to concentrate the finest montmorillonite


fraction from the bentonite ore. Contains traces of feldspar, quartz, and calcite.

Solubility Insoluble in water or alcohol; one gram of clay produces a surface area
greater than 750 sq. meters when fully dispersed.

Moisture 12% maximum as shipped Texture Soft, slippery


Viscosity 300-600 cps @ 5% solids Odor None
Spec. Gravity 2.6 Taste None
Brightness 70 minimum pH 8.5-10.5 @ 2% solids

Dry Particle Minimum 99.00% finer than 200 mesh (74 microns).
Size

Wet Particle Minimum 99.96% finer than 200 mesh (74 microns).
Size Minimum 99.70% finer than 325 mesh (44 microns).

Chemical Dioctahedral smectite, an expanding layer silicate:


Formula (Na,Ca) 0.33 (Al1.67Mg0.33)Si4O10(OH)2.nH2O

Elemental Typical analysis – moisture free.


Analysis
SiO2 79.22%
Al2O3 14.92%
MgO 3.40%
Fe2O3 0.97%
CaO 2.28%
Na2O 2.72%
K2O 0.43%
LOI 4.90%

Packaging 5-ply multi-wall poly-lined bags, moisture-resistant, 50 pound net.

Disclaimer: The information and data contained herein are believed to be accurate and reliable. ACC makes no warranty of any kind and accepts no
responsibility for the results obtained through application of this information

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