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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
A light coloured powder found in two varieties, Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Bentonite.<br><br>
 
A light coloured powder found in two varieties, Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Bentonite.<br><br>
Shipped mainly from the U.S.A. in polythene mesh bags or in multi-ply paper sacks. Used in the cosmetics industry, as a decolorizing agent, in polishes and abrasives, and as a food additive.  Sodium Bentonite is a highly absorbent material which will swell excessively when wet, but Calcium Bentonite has a very low capacity to swell or absorb water.  <br><br>
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Shipped mainly from the U.S.A. in polythene mesh bags or in multi-ply paper sacks. Used in the cosmetics industry, as a decolorizing agent, in polishes and abrasives, and as a food additive.  <br>Sodium Bentonite is a highly absorbent material which will swell excessively when wet, but Calcium Bentonite has a very low capacity to swell or absorb water.  <br><br>
 
<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
 
<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
  

Revision as of 21:24, 19 March 2012

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Bentonite

Description

A light coloured powder found in two varieties, Sodium Bentonite and Calcium Bentonite.

Shipped mainly from the U.S.A. in polythene mesh bags or in multi-ply paper sacks. Used in the cosmetics industry, as a decolorizing agent, in polishes and abrasives, and as a food additive.
Sodium Bentonite is a highly absorbent material which will swell excessively when wet, but Calcium Bentonite has a very low capacity to swell or absorb water.

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.