Attapulgite

Attapulgite clay, commonly called attapulgite after the principal mineral it contains, is a crystalline hydrated magnesius aluminum silicate with a unique structure that gives it unusual colloidal and sorptive properties. It is the principal member of a group of sorptive clays known collectively as fuller's earth.

Attapulgite has a wide variety of industrial applications. Colloidal grades are well known thickening, gelling, stabilizing and thixotropic agents in products as diverse as paints and drilling muds. Dorptive grades find use as decolorizing and clarifying agents, filter aids, animal litter, pesticides carrier, catalysts & refining aids.