ATTAPULGITE INFORMATION

Attapulgite is a soft, highly absorbent clay. It is sold as raw or as semi-calcined, LVM grade. This mineral is very common in the Southeastern United States and is often used in medicine.

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Grades of Attapulgite

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 lbs each on pallets Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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%

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 lbs each pallet Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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%

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 lbs each on pallets, Supersacks, or pure bulk.
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 lbs each on pallets, Supersacks, or pure bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

Filter Grade INFORMATION

A hydrated magnesium aluminum silicate. This item is fired to remove the volatile material. It is suitable for filtering oils.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
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Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 40 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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%

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

CLAY RVM 200 INFORMATION

A hydrated aluminum silicate is a natural clay, composed essentially of the clay mineral-Attapulgite.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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)

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 50 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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

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.

Packaging: Paper bags 40 pounds each on pallets
Super Sacks or pure Bulk
Origin: USA

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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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