Bentonite (API / OCMA Grade) in Kenya

Bentonite of API / OCMA Grade is a highly absorptive natural clay widely used as a drilling mud additive due to its excellent swelling and rheological properties. It stabilizes boreholes and controls fluid loss, critical during oil and gas drilling. This grade meets strict industry standards for particle size distribution and purity, ensuring reliable performance under demanding conditions. Handling bentonite requires dry storage in ventilated warehouses to prevent moisture uptake, which can reduce its effectiveness. It is supplied primarily in 25 kg bags, facilitating easy transportation and storage for industrial users. Besides drilling, bentonite is utilized for soil stabilization, foundry applications, and as a binding agent in adhesives and sealants. Its application in water treatment enables the removal of impurities through adsorption. Finstar Chemicals supplies this bentonite grade across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, coordinating procurement to support large drilling projects or manufacturing needs. Correct specification and quality control enhance operational efficiency and minimize drilling downtime. Procurement teams handling bulk orders should consider storage conditions and mixing protocols to maintain bentonite's functional properties through the supply chain.