White polypropylene bag labeled 'Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade' weighing 50 kg
Finstar
In Stock

Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade

Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade is a highly absorbent clay material used as a drilling mud additive, binder, and absorbent in industrial processes across Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number1302-78-9
Chemical Formula[Al2H2Na2O13Si4]
AppearanceFine off-white to light grey powder
Packaging50 kg polypropylene bags
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated areas away from moisture
Moisture ContentTypically <10% [{VERIFY}]

Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameBentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade
CategoryAgricultural Chemicals
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

Explore Agricultural Chemicals, browse the full chemical catalogue, or request a quote.

About Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade

Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade is a finely ground clay primarily composed of montmorillonite, prized for its exceptional swelling and binding properties. This grade is optimized for use in drilling muds where it provides excellent viscosity and filtration control, improving borehole stability and reducing drill bit wear. It also serves as a strong binder in foundry sands and iron ore pelletizing, ensuring pellet integrity during transport and processing. Additionally, it functions as an absorbent for liquids and oils in various industrial cleanup operations. Handling this bentonite powder requires avoiding moisture uptake; users should store it in cool, dry, well-ventilated locations, protecting bags from puncture to maintain product quality. Finstar Chemicals supplies this Bentonite Powder to industrial customers primarily in Kenya but also serves nearby markets. Procurement teams value its consistent performance in demanding applications, backed by proper certification and supply chain reliability. This makes it a preferred choice for operations that require dependable rheological properties.

External references: PubChem · Wikipedia

Applications

Drilling Mud AdditiveImproves fluid viscosity and filtration control in oil and gas and mineral drilling operations, enhancing borehole stability.
Foundry Sand BinderUsed to bond sand particles in casting molds, ensuring shape retention and surface finish quality.
Iron Ore PelletizingActs as a pellet binder, producing durable pellets for efficient handling and smelting in steel production.
Wastewater TreatmentAdsorbs and facilitates removal of heavy metals and suspended solids from industrial waste streams.
Absorbent for SpillsCaptures oil and liquid spills effectively due to its high swelling and absorbency capacity.

Benefits

Improved Drilling EfficiencyHigh swelling capacity increases mud viscosity, reducing fluid loss and stabilizing drilling boreholes.
Strong Pellet IntegritySuperior binding properties ensure pellets resist breakage during transportation and handling.
Enhanced Casting QualityCreates molds with excellent surface finish and dimensional stability, minimizing defects.
Efficient Waste RemovalAdsorbs contaminants in wastewater treatment, improving purification and compliance with discharge standards.
Moisture ProtectionProper packaging and storage reduce clumping, maintaining powder flowability for processing equipment.

Features

Super Alpha Hi-Bond GradeTailored sodium-based bentonite with enhanced binding strength for demanding industrial uses.
50 kg Bag PackagingConvenient polywoven bags facilitate handling, storage, and dosing during industrial processes.
Batch TraceabilityBatch numbers and manufacturing dates ensure quality control and regulatory compliance.

Industries Served

Oil and Gas DrillingUsed as a key additive in drilling fluids to control viscosity and protect drilling tools.
Metallurgical PelletizingImproves mechanical properties of iron ore pellets vital for blast furnace efficiency.
Foundry and CastingProvides reliable molding sands to produce precise metal castings with reduced defects.
Environmental ManagementEmployed in pollution control measures such as wastewater treatment and spill remediation.
AgricultureImproves soil conditioning and water retention when blended with soil amendments.

Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Bentonite Powder Sodium Base Super Alpha Hi-Bond Grade is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

Related Chemicals