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Sodium Bentonite Powder (Industrial Grade)

Industrial-grade Sodium Bentonite Powder is a fine, highly absorbent clay used in drilling mud, sealing ponds, and filtration processes in Kenya's industrial sectors.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number1302-78-9
Chemical FormulaNa(Ca, Mg)0.33(Al, Mg)2Si4O10(OH)2·nH2O
AppearanceFine greyish-white powder
Packaging50 kg polypropylene bags
StorageStore in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from moisture

Sodium Bentonite Powder (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameSodium Bentonite Powder (Industrial Grade)
CategoryConstruction Chemicals
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Sodium Bentonite Powder (Industrial Grade)

Sodium Bentonite Powder is a swelling clay known for its exceptional absorbency and sealing properties. It is widely used in industries requiring water retention and impermeability such as drilling, civil engineering, and environmental sealing applications. The powder swells when hydrated, creating a dense, gel-like barrier that controls fluid loss and prevents contamination. In drilling operations, it is a key component for drilling mud formulations, enhancing cuttings suspension and borehole stability. Civil engineers use it for lining landfills, sealing ponds, and waterproofing structures to prevent seepage. Its particle size and chemical composition ensure it forms a low-permeability layer, ideal in securing foundations against moisture intrusion. The product is packed in 50 kg bags for easy handling, with storage recommended in dry, ventilated environments to avoid moisture contamination which can affect swelling properties. Finstar Chemicals supplies this grade across Kenya and its neighbors, supporting procurement teams with batch-specific documentation to assure quality and traceability. Handling requires measures to avoid dust inhalation, and the powder should be kept away from incompatible materials such as acids which alter its performance. Ideal purchase quantities depend on project scale, but bulk orders can be accommodated to minimize logistics overhead. This clay’s performance depends heavily on consistent hydration, making quality storage and supply chain control essential for operational success. Finstar Chemicals provides technical support for integrating Sodium Bentonite Powder into industrial processes, ensuring clients optimize its application for their specific operational needs.

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Applications

Drilling Mud AdditiveUsed to increase viscosity and reduce fluid loss in drilling fluids, maintaining borehole stability during mineral and oil well drilling.
Waterproofing and SealingApplied as a liner material for ponds, landfills, and canals to prevent water leakage due to its swelling and barrier-forming capacity.
Foundations and Civil EngineeringUsed to control groundwater migration and improve soil stability in construction projects.
Cat Litter and Absorbent MaterialIts high absorbency makes it suitable for moisture control in animal care and industrial spill containment.

Benefits

Fluid Loss Control in DrillingSodium bentonite swells upon hydration, forming a gel barrier that significantly reduces fluid loss in drilling muds, improving drilling efficiency.
Impermeable Barrier FormationThe clay's swelling creates low permeability layers that effectively prevent water seepage in containment and waterproofing applications.
Enhances Soil StabilityWhen mixed with soil, it improves cohesion and reduces soil permeability, aiding construction foundation strength and longevity.
Dust SuppressionIts fine particle size and moisture retention reduce airborne dust during handling, improving workplace environmental conditions.

Features

Industrial Grade QualityFormulated for consistent swelling and purity suited to rigorous industrial specifications and process controls.
Standard 50 kg BagsPackaged to facilitate storage, transport, and dosing with minimal contamination risk.
Batch DocumentationSupplied with Certificates of Analysis to support traceability and quality assurance for procurement validation.

Industries Served

Oil and GasUsed extensively in drilling fluids to stabilize boreholes and improve drilling performance.
Civil EngineeringEssential for sealing and waterproofing infrastructure like landfills and reservoirs.
Environmental ManagementApplied in containment and remediation projects to prevent contaminant migration.
Agriculture and Animal CareUtilized as a moisture retention agent in soils and absorbent material in animal litter products.

Sodium Bentonite Powder (Industrial 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. Sodium Bentonite Powder (Industrial 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.

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