Bentonite IP/BP/NF/EP/JP/FSSAI

Appearance: Fine, light-colored powder (typically off-white or pale gray). Chemical Composition: Main Component: Montmorillonite (hydrated aluminum silicate clay mineral). Contains trace amounts of calcium, sodium, magnesium, and other minerals. pH: pH Range: 7.0 to 9.0 (in a 5% aqueous suspension), making it slightly alkaline. Moisture Content: <10% (varies with grade and packaging). Heavy Metals: Lead (Pb): <10 ppm. Arsenic (As): <2 ppm. Cadmium (Cd): <1 ppm (depending on the grade). Solubility: Insoluble in water; forms a gel-like suspension when hydrated. Particle Size: <75 microns (ensures uniform dispersion in applications). Uses: Used in pharmaceuticals as a binding agent. Employed in cosmetic formulations as a thickening agent. Utilized in food products as a clarifying agent and detoxifying agent. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight.

Appearance: Fine, odorless powder, typically light gray to cream in color. Identification: Complies with the specifications for Montmorillonite as per the National Formulary (NF). Swelling Index: Minimum 15 mL when dispersed in water. pH: 9.0“10.5 (5% dispersion in water). Loss on Drying: ‰10%. Heavy Metals: ‰20 ppm. Arsenic: ‰2 ppm. Microbial Limits: Conforms to NF standards for microbial content. Solubility: Insoluble in water and organic solvents; forms a colloidal dispersion when hydrated.

Appearance: Fine, grayish-white or off-white powder. Chemical Name: Montmorillonite (Hydrated Aluminum Silicate Clay). Chemical Formula: (Na, Ca).(Al, Mg)(Si„O)(OH)·nHO (main component: Montmorillonite). pH: pH Range: 7.0 to 9.0 (in a 5% aqueous suspension). Moisture Content: <10% (depending on the specific grade and packaging). Heavy Metals: Lead (Pb): <10 ppm. Arsenic (As): <2 ppm. Cadmium (Cd): <1 ppm (depending on the grade). Solubility: Insoluble in water, forms a gel-like suspension upon hydration. Particle Size: <75 microns (ensures uniform dispersion and effective use in formulations). Loss on Drying: <10%. Applications: Used in pharmaceuticals as a binding agent, suspending agent, and detoxifying agent. Acts as an excipient in the formulation of tablets, capsules, and oral suspensions. Used as a clarifying agent in liquids and beverages. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight.

Appearance: Fine, pale cream to grayish powder, odorless. Identification: Conforms to the specifications in the European Pharmacopoeia (EP). Swelling Index: Minimum of 15 mL when dispersed in water. pH: 9.0“10.5 (for a 5% dispersion in water). Loss on Drying: ‰10%. Heavy Metals: ‰20 ppm. Arsenic: ‰2 ppm. Microbial Limits: Conforms to EP standards for microbial contamination. Solubility: Insoluble in water and organic solvents, forms a colloidal dispersion when hydrated.

Appearance: Fine, pale cream to grayish powder, odorless. pH: 9.0“10.5 (5% dispersion in water). Swelling Power: Swells up to 10“15 times its volume in water. Loss on Drying: ‰12%. Heavy Metals: ‰20 ppm. Arsenic: ‰2 ppm. Microbial Limits: Complies with BP standards. Identification: Complies with BP monograph requirements.

Purity: Free from harmful impurities, adhering to stringent food safety standards. Insoluble in water but forms a gel-like suspension when hydrated. pH: Slightly alkaline, with a pH range of 7.0 to 9.0. Particle Size: Fine powder with a particle size of <75 microns for effective dispersion. Heavy Metals: Complies with food-grade regulations, with <10 ppm lead and <2 ppm arsenic. Moisture Content: Typically <10%.

Appearance: Fine, white or creamy white powder, or almost odorless. Identification: Must pass the identification tests as per the JP monograph. Chemical Composition: Primarily composed of montmorillonite, a type of smectite clay. Main components: Silicon Dioxide (SiO), Aluminum Oxide (AlO), Magnesium Oxide (MgO), and water. pH: pH range: 7.0 “ 9.0 (in a 5% aqueous suspension). Moisture Content: Typically less than 10% (depending on the specific grade and source). Heavy Metals: Must comply with the heavy metal limit, usually less than 10 ppm. Loss on Drying: Not more than 10% (depending on the specification provided). Arsenic: Not more than 2 ppm. Test for Impurities: Should meet specific standards for impurities and contaminants as specified in the JP monograph. Applications: Used primarily as a suspending agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent in pharmaceutical formulations like ointments, creams, and oral suspensions.