Bentonite clay

Other names: Bentonite, Aztec clay, E558

Bentonite clay, also known as bentonite, Aztec clay or E558, is a natural material that stands out for its unique properties and its wide range of applications in various industrial fields. It is a clay with a high mineral content, especially montmorillonite, which gives it its characteristic properties. It is highly absorbent, has the ability to bind impurities, leading to their removal, and at the same time has high nutritional values. This clay comes from chalk deposits and is characterised by its light grey to cream colour. Depending on where it comes from, it can also have various other shades, including green, white or pink.

Bentonite clay finds use in many industries. In the construction industry, it is popular as part of building and insulation materials, where it makes use of its absorption abilities. Its nutritional properties also make it popular in the cosmetics industry, where it is a component of many skin and hair care products. It is a component of face masks, shampoos, conditioners, as well as deodorants. Its ability to bind impurities ensures deep cleansing of skin and hair. It is also used in the pharmaceutical and food industries. In the pharmaceutical industry it is part of various preparations for detoxification and improving digestion, in the food industry it is used as an additive with the ability to bind undesirable substances and odours. Bentonite clay has a really wide range of applications and is widely used both in industry and in everyday health and beauty care.