Bentonite Powder
Confirms to BP
Aluminium Silicate Hydrate
Product Code. |
00364 |
Grade |
|
Purity |
CAS No. |
1302-78-9 | |
Molecular Formula |
Molecular Weight |
0.00 | |
H.S.Code |
2508.10900 |
Shelf Life |
60 Months |
Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C |
Solid |
Colour |
Creamish brown |
Odour |
Odorless |
| pH value |
6 - 9 |
Density [g/cm3] |
2.5 |
Solubility in water [% weight] |
Slightly soluble in water |
Packaging
Specification
| Appearance | Creamish brown colored powder |
| Loss on drying (at 105°C) | 5 - 12% |
| Solubility | Passes test |
| Identification | Passes test |
| pH (2% w/v solution in water) | 9-10.5% |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0008% |
| Sedimentation value | Max 2 ml |
| Swelling power | Min 24 ml |
| Coarse particles | Max 0.1 gm remains on 200 no. sieve |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols