Bentonite

Premium Bentonite for Drilling, Construction, Purification & Industrial Applications

Bentonite is one of the most versatile industrial minerals, widely used across drilling operations, construction engineering, fluid sealing, purification processes, and various manufacturing sectors. At TeamChem, we supply high-quality sodium and calcium bentonite designed to deliver exceptional swelling capacity, rheology control, filtration stability, and absorption performance.

Sourced from selective mineral deposits and processed under strict quality standards, TeamChem Bentonite ensures consistency, performance, and reliability across every application—from oilfield drilling mud systems to wastewater treatment and metal casting.

Key Features of TEAMCHEM Bentonite

1. Exceptional Swelling & Hydration Capacity

TeamChem Bentonite exhibits superior hydration properties, forming a highly viscous, gel-like structure upon contact with water. This enables:

• Improved fluid loss control

• Enhanced carrying capacity for cuttings in drilling mud

• Strong suspension and gel strength stability

• Optimal sealing performance in civil engineering

Our sodium bentonite grade provides up to 15–20x volume expansion, ideal for high-performance drilling and sealing applications.

2. Superior Rheology & Mud System Stability

In oilfield and geothermal drilling, TeamChem Bentonite ensures:

• Stable viscosity at varying temperatures

• Controlled yield point and gel strength

• Reduced mud loss in porous formations

• Improved cuttings transport efficiency

Its consistent performance makes it suitable for water-based muds (WBM), HDD operations, and pile drilling.

3. High Purity & Controlled Particle Size

Processed using advanced milling and purification techniques, TeamChem Bentonite offers:

• Low impurity levels

• High montmorillonite content

• Uniform particle distribution

• Excellent dispersion in water

This ensures predictable behavior in all formulations, whether for drilling, sealing, or industrial processing.

4. Strong Absorption & Binding Properties

Bentonite’s natural absorption capability makes it valuable in:

• Wastewater treatment (removal of heavy metals, oils, and contaminants)

• Cat litter and absorbent materials

• Pelletizing iron ore

• Chemical binding applications

Its strong binding strength is particularly important in foundry molding sands, improving mold integrity and surface finish.

5. Eco-Friendly & Chemically Stable Mineral

Bentonite is a naturally occurring, environmentally safe material with:

• Non-toxic composition

• High thermal stability

• Biodegradable performance in environmental applications

This makes it suitable for use in landfills, soil sealing, groundwater protection, and agricultural formulations.

Applications of TeamChem Bentonite

1. Oil & Gas Drilling

• Enhances drilling mud viscosity

• Supports cuttings removal

• Controls filtration loss

• Stabilizes borehole walls

• Ideal for WBM and HDD drilling

TeamChem sodium bentonite meets API 13A standards for drilling-grade Bentonites.

2. Construction & Civil Engineering

Bentonite is widely used in:

• Slurry walls for foundations

• Tunneling and diaphragm wall construction

• Pile drilling

• Grouting and waterproofing

• Geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs)

Its sealing and swelling characteristics prevent fluid migration in soil.

3. Foundry & Metal Casting

TeamChem Bentonite improves:

• Binding strength of green sand molds

• Thermal stability

• Surface smoothness of finished castings

• Dust reduction in molding operations

High montmorillonite content enhances mold performance under heat stress.

4. Environmental & Water Treatment

Applications include:

• Adsorption of heavy metals

• Oil and chemical spill containment

• Clarification of wastewater

• Soil remediation

Its large surface area and negative charge allow effective contaminant removal.

5. Agriculture & Animal Feed

• Binder for animal feed pellets

• Carrier for fertilizers and micronutrients

• Soil conditioner for moisture retention

Bentonite enhances soil water-holding capacity and nutrient release efficiency.

6. Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Manufacturing

TeamChem Bentonite is used in:

• Personal care products (creams, masks, detox agents)

• Tablet binding in pharmaceuticals

• Paints, coatings, adhesives

• Ceramic and refractory manufacturing

Its colloidal and thixotropic properties make it an adaptable industrial mineral.

Technical Specifications (Typical Values)

(Customizable grades available based on application.)

Safety, Handling & Storage

Bentonite is non-toxic and safe when handled properly:

• Avoid breathing fine dust

• Use gloves and masks in closed environments

• Store in a dry location to maintain swelling capacity

• Keep bags sealed to prevent moisture exposure

TeamChem provides full SDS documentation for workplace compliance.

Why Choose TEAMCHEM Bentonite?

TeamChem supplies industrial-grade minerals with:

• Consistent quality and reliable supply

• Competitive pricing for bulk orders

• Technical support for drilling, construction, and environmental projects

• API-compliant drilling-grade bentonites

• Customized packaging options (25 kg bags, jumbo bags, bulk supply)

With years of expertise in specialty chemicals and oilfield products, TeamChem ensures performance-driven solutions tailored to your industry.