Organoclay treated bentonite

Organoclay treated bentonite is a modified clay product crafted through specific processing methods, with the dry method being a common approach in its production.

This method starts with selecting moist sodium – based bentonite (which can also be calcium – based bentonite) containing 20% – 30% water. The chosen bentonite is then mixed with organic surfactants, followed by heating and extrusion processes.

After these steps, the material undergoes drying and grinding before being packaged as the final product. Alternatively, the water – containing organic bentonite obtained after extrusion can be directly mixed with organic solvents, showcasing the flexibility of the dry method in producing organoclay treated bentonite.

Organically modified bentonite — commercially known as organoclay — is the non-aqueous form of bentonite clay used as a rheology modifier and anti-settling agent in drilling fluids, coatings, and lubricating greases; full product specifications are at organoclay — the commercial form of organically modified bentonite. The natural bentonite clay properties, including swelling capacity, mineral composition, and industrial grades, are described in bentonite clay — natural properties and modified bentonite grades. To source organically modified bentonite or natural bentonite grades, see organoclay supplier — organically modified bentonite factory.