Granular Bentonite 8/40 Mesh

Black Hills Granular 8/40 Mesh MSDS Sheet
Description Unaltered Wyoming Sodium Bentonite

 
Application Sealing of sanitary landfills, ponds and lagoons.   Bonding animal feeds.  Cat Litter.

 
Typical
Chemical Analysis

 
ELEMENT % ELEMENT %
SiO2 64.7 CaO 1.8
A12O3 17.6 K20 .5
Fe2O3 4.4 Na2O 2.5
MgO 1.8 TiO2 .2
H2O (Crystal) 5.9
Specifications

TYPICAL SCREEN ANALYSIS:

Mesh (ASTM E 11)

 % Retained
7 0.0
8 1.0
40 94.0
100 4.5
PAN 0.5
Moisture 10% Maximum
pH 8.5 - 9.5
Viscosity
Fann @ 600 rpm * Average 10 - 15
Volumetric Swell
(2 grams Bentonite) Average 18 - 22
 

*NOTE:  Suspension, 22.5 grams bentonite mixed in 350 ml of distilled water.

The information contained herein is based on tests believed to be reliable, however no warranty is implied.