
ACTIGEL Attapulgite is a cost-effective rheology modifier and thickener for viscosity control.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
ACTIGEL is a specially processed Attapulgite - A hydrated magnesium aluminosilicate clay mineral.
Formula: (Mg,Al)5 Si8 O20.4H2O
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FEATURES
TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY |
ACTIGEL-50 |
APPEARANCE |
Free Flowing fine powder |
COLOR |
Off-White |
MOISTURE |
10.0% maximum |
LOSS ON IGNITION |
20.0 % maximum |
PH (DI WATER) |
9.8 minimum |
FANN VISCOSITY (5% CLAY IN FRESH WATER) |
35 minimum |
SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
2.4 |
WET FINENESS < 45 MICRONS |
98 % Minimum |
AVERAGE PARTICLE SIZE |
9 microns |
LOOSE BULK DENSITY |
450 kg/m3 |
Safety & Environment: ACTIGEL products are non-toxic, non-hazardous, inflammable Natural clay materials.