ATTAPULGITE INFORMATION
Attapulgite is a naturally occurring, soft clay mineral known for its exceptional absorbent properties. Depending on the intended application, it can be sold in its raw, natural state or as a semi-calcined Low Volatile Matter (LVM) grade. This unique mineral is most commonly found in the Southeastern United States, where it is mined and processed for a variety of uses.
Due to its high absorption capacity and distinctive needle-like crystal structure, attapulgite is widely utilized in both industrial and medical applications. In the medical field, it has long been valued as an active ingredient in certain gastrointestinal treatments, where it helps absorb toxins and reduce irritation. Beyond medicine, it is also used in drilling muds, animal feed additives, absorbent products, and specialty industrial formulations.
With its versatility, abundance, and functional benefits, attapulgite remains an important mineral resource for multiple industries, from healthcare to manufacturing.
Grades of Attapulgite
Attapulgite 325 Mesh Semi-Calcined LVM
SEMI-CALCINED LVM INFORMATION
This is a finely divided powder free of coarse materials. Attapulgite is a hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate, composed essentially of the clay mineral montmorillonite. This item is fired to remove the volatile material and finds use as an inert carrier and a filler.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O3 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.3% |
| MgO | 6% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| P2O5 | 1.0% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown or Tan Powder |
| H2O Free | 3.0 % max |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Particle Size | Header 2 |
|---|---|
| +200 mesh | Trace |
| -325 | 92% |
Attapulgite Animal Feed Granules
ANIMAL FEED GRANULES INFORMATION
An aluminum silicate, composed essentially of Eastern Attapulgite. This item is fired to produce strong granules to be used in animal feed as a carrier and absorbent of feed additives.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O3 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.3% |
| MgO | 6% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| P2O5 | 1.0% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown or Tan Powder |
| H20 Free | 3.0 % max |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| +200 mesh | Trace |
| -325 | 92% |
Attapulgite FFMG, Well Drilling Grade
FFMG WELL DRILLING GRADE INFORMATION
Attapulgite is a hydrated aluminum silicate, composed essentially of the clay mineral montmorillonite. The FFMG grade is processed for special drilling mud formulation when other clays are not suitable.
| Typical Chemical | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white coarse powder |
| Free Moisture | 12 % max |
| Density | 45 lb/cu ft |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| +20 mesh | 4.0 % max |
| 20 / 50 | 40.0 % max |
| -200 | 2.0 % max |
Attapulgite 24/48 LVM
24/48 LVM INFORMATION
Attapulgite is a hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate. The 24/48 grade is carefully graded to remove extra coarse and extra fine materials. This item is fired to remove the volatile material. This product frequently finds use as an absorbent for animal litters, oils, and oil spills.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.2% |
| MgO | 5% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Tan, light gray or brown granules |
| H2O | 1.0% max |
| Density | 31 lbs. / ft3 |
| Liquid Holding | 35.0 % min |
| pH | 6 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| 24 to 48 mesh | 90% min |
Attapulgite 12/24 LVM
12/24 LVM INFORMATION
A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate clay. This product is part of the non-swelling bentonite family and is commonly known as “Fuller’s Earth”. This item is fired to remove the volatile materials. It is more resistant to braking apart with water than RVM, regular volatile material.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.2% |
| MgO | 5% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| LOI, loss on ignition | 6 % |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Tan, Light Gray or Brown Granules |
| Density | 31 lbs/cu ft |
| Moisture | < 3 % |
| Liquid Holding | 35.0 % min |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| 12 to 24 Mesh | 90% min |
Attapulgite Filter Grade
Filter Grade INFORMATION
A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate. This item is fired to remove the volatile material. It is suitable for filtering oils.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.3% |
| MgO | 6% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Brown or Tan Granules |
| Density | 28 – 34 lbs/cu ft |
| H2O Free | 1.0 % max |
| Liquid Holding | 33.0 % min |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| + 20 | 1.2 % max |
| 20 / 30 | 40 % |
| 30/60 | 60% |
| -60 | 1.5% % max |
ATTAPULGITE 325 LVM
325 LVM INFORMATION
Attapulgite 325 LVM is commonly called Fuller’s earth. Its low bulk density and high absorptivity allows higher liquid holding capacity. Mineral processing maximizes the granule’s micropore space. Heat treatments impart a hard, inert granule with a high resistance to attrition.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70.8% |
| Al2O3 | 14.1% |
| Fe2O3 | 5.3% |
| MgO | 5.7% |
| CaO | 1.6% |
| Na2O | 0.3% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| Trace Compounds | 0.9% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content (% by weight) | 5 |
| pH | 7 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| Alpine Sieve | 80% -325 mesh |
| Packed Bulk Density 9lbs/ft3) | 38 |
ATTAPULGITE 30/60 LVM
30/60 LVM INFORMATION
Attapulgite 30/60 LVM is commonly called Fuller’s earth. Its low bulk density and high
absorptive allows higher liquid holding capacity.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70.8% |
| Al2O3 | 14.1% |
| Fe2O3 | 5.3% |
| MgO | 5.7% |
| CaO | 1.6% |
| Na2O | 0.3% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| Trace Compounds | 0.9% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Particle Count | 10.0 MM/lb |
| Packed Bulk Density | 37 lbs/ft3 |
| Liquid Holding Capacity | 31% (by weight) |
| pH | 5 |
Attapulgite Gel 40
Gel 40 INFORMATION
Attapulgite Gel 40 is a hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate with gelling and rheological properties
used to thicken and stabilize aqueous systems. It can be used alone or in conjunction with associative
thickeners where a low shear thixotrope is needed to support the high shear thixotropy of the associative
thickener.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 66.2% |
| Al2O3 | 12.1% |
| Fe2O3 | 4.2% |
| MgO | 9.9% |
| CaO | 2.8% |
| Specific Gravity | 2.40 g/ml |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Free Moisture, wt. % @ 220oF | 13.5 |
| Dry Particle Size Average | 4.2 |
| -25 Micro Particles (Alpine Air Sieve), % | 99.5 |
| Residue on 325 Mesh Screen (Wet Test), % | 0.05 |
| Viscosity of 7% Clay Dispersion in Water (cps) | 4,200 |
| Apparent Density/Bulk Tamped (lbs/ft3) | 33 |
| Bulking Value (lbs/gal) | 20 |
| pH (2% DI Water) | 9.7 |
| Color | Light Cream |
Attapulgite Gel 40 INFORMATION
- Latex based architectural coatings
- Foundry mold coatings
- Binders for molecular sieve production
- Water based adhesives
- Traffic paints
- Sealants and caulks
- Plastisols
Attapulgite Clay RVM Emalite 600 Gel 40
Clay RVM Emalite 600 INFORMATION
A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate is a natural clay composed essentially of the clay mineral montmorillonite. This item finds use in drilling particularly in unusual environments when additive are not performing adequately.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 64.72 % |
| Al2O3 | 9.17 % |
| Fe2O2 | 2.63 % |
| MgO | 3.58 |
| CaO | 3.01 |
| LOI | 12.2% |
| MINERALOGICAL ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Clay | 98% |
| Quartz | 1% |
| Other | 1% |
| PHYSICAL ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Color | Brown or Tan Powder |
| Texture | Gritty powder |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| +100 mesh | 50% |
| -100 | 50% |
Attapulgite 16/30 LVM
16/30 LVM INFORMATION
A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate clay.This product is part of the nonswelling bentonite family and is commonly known as “Fuller’s Earth”. This item is fired to remove the volatile materials.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.2% |
| MgO | 5% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| LOI, loss on ignition | 6 % |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Tan, Light Gray or Brown Granules |
| Density | 32 lbs/cu ft |
| Moisture | < 3 % |
| Liquid Holding | 35.0 % min |
| pH | 6 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| 16 to 30 Mesh | 92 % min |
ATTAPULGITE CLAY RVM 200
CLAY RVM 200 INFORMATION
A hydrated aluminum silicate is a natural clay, composed essentially of the clay mineral-Attapulgite.
| TYPICAL Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| MINERALOGICAL Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Clay | 93% |
| Quartz | 6.5% |
| Other Minerals | 0.5% |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off white coarse powder |
| H2O Free | 12 % max |
| Density | 45 lb/cu ft |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| +20 mesh | 4.0 % max |
| 20 / 50 | 40.0 % max |
| -200 | 2.0 % max |
Attapulgite 325 RVM
325 RVM INFORMATION
A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate clay. This product is part of the non-swelling bentonite family
and is commonly known as “Fuller’s Earth”. This item is fired at a lower temperature so not all of the volatile compounds are removed. It is less resistant to braking apart with water than LVM, low volatile material.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.2% |
| MgO | 5% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| LOI, loss on ignition | 6 % |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Tan, Light Brown Powder |
| Density | 26.4 lbs/cu ft |
| pH | 7 |
| Free Water | 15.2 % |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| +325 Mesh | 14.7% min |
Attapulgite 5/20 LVM
5/20 LVM INFORMATION
This is a course sized granule is frequently used as a drying agent. Its low bulk density and high absorptivity allows high liquid holding capacity.
| TYPICAL Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 76.7 % |
| Al2O3 | 11.3 % |
| Fe2O2 | 6.5 % |
| MgO | 2.0 % |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| CaO | 0.6% |
| Na2O | 0.1% |
| Trace Elements | 1.5% |
| LOI, loss on ignition | 2.2 % |
| TYPICAL PRODUCT DATA | |
|---|---|
| Size Guide Number | 215 PS 006.01.01 (GSA) |
| Uniformity Index | 25 PS 006.01.01 (GSA) |
| Liquid Holding Capacity (% by weight) | 33 E1521-93 (ASTM) |
| Bulk Density | 35 E727-91 (ASTM) |
| pH | 5 IN 001.01.01 (ODC) |
| Moisture Content (% by weight) | <3 D2216-80 (ASTM) |
| Particle Count (mm/lb) | 0.5 E1520-93 (ASTM) |
| Attrition (% resistance) | 85-90 P-! 1056 B (GSA) |
Attapulgite 24/48 RVM
24/48 RVM INFORMATION
A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate clay. This product is part of the nonswelling bentonite family and is commonly known as “Fuller’s Earth”. This item is fired at a lower temperature so not all of the volatile compounds are removed. It is less resistant to breaking apart with water than LVM, low volatile material.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.2% |
| MgO | 5% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| LOI, loss on ignition | 6 % |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Tan, Light Gray or Brown Granules |
| Density | 32 lbs/cu ft |
| Moisture | 10 % |
| Liquid Holding | 33 % |
| pH | 7 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| 24 to 48 Mesh | 90% min |
Attapulgite 8/16 LVM
8/16 LVM INFORMATION
A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate clay. This product is part of the nonswelling bentonite family and is commonly known as “Fuller’s Earth”. This item is fired to remove the volatile materials. It is more resistant to breaking apart with water than RVM, regular volatile material.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 70% |
| Al2O3 | 14% |
| Fe2O2 | 5% |
| FeO | 0.2% |
| MgO | 5% |
| CaO | 2% |
| Na2O | 0.2% |
| K2O | 1.3% |
| TiO2 | 0.6% |
| LOI, loss on ignition | 6 % |
| Physical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Tan, Light Gray or Brown Granules |
| Density | 31 lbs/cu ft |
| Moisture | < 3 % |
| Liquid Holding | 35 % |
| pH | 6 |
| Particle Size | |
|---|---|
| 8 to 16 Mesh | 93% min |
ATTAPULGITE 30/60 RVM
30/60 RVM INFORMATION
Attapulgite 30/60 RVM is a non-swelling bentonite class of montmorillonite. Its low bulk density and high absorptivity allow higher liquid holding capacity. Processing maximizes the granule’s micropore space. Heat treatments impart a hard, inert granule with a high resistance to attrition.
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| SiO2 | 76.7% |
| Al2O3 | 11.3% |
| Fe2O3 | 6.5% |
| MgO | 2.0% |
| CaO | 0.6% |
| Na2O | 0.1% |
| Trace Compounds | 2.2% |
| Chemical Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Particle Count | 10.0 MM/lb |
| Packed Bulk Density | 37 lbs/ft3 |
| pH | 5 |
| Liquid Holding Capacity | 31% (by weight) |
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