Bentonite Clay (This product is NOT Food-Grade and should not be ingested!)

Information below is for Research purposes only!  Bulk Apothecary sells thousands of natural ingredients for manufacturing use.  Because of government regulations, new research, etc. uses for all of these products change periodically and information found on this site may not be current.  Any information found on this site should NOT be considered expert advice or our recommendation for use.   Please perform your own research to determine if any product on this site is safe for your intended use.  CofA's are available upon request.

Pure Bentonite clay is known for it's excellent oil absorption properties.  Our natural bentonite clay has a particle size: 80% smaller than 74 microns, 40% smaller than 44 microns.  

Pure Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay, is considered by many as a healing clay  and has been widely used. When applied to the skin, it is thought to absorbs toxins and poisons that get trapped in the skin. The clay typically originates from the mountainous Wyoming region and mined directly from the earth. It’s coloring can range from light gray to off-white with little to no odor. It’s filled with minerals and is considered by many to have a shelf life of 4-5 years.  It is important to note that Bentonite clay is not suitable for ingestion.  This is a natural product from the earth that is known to contain lead and crystalline silica.

Most Common Uses (For research purposes only. Uses below are NOT recommendations for use by Bulk Apothecary, rather information compiled from sources like Wikipedia):

Landscape Sealant- Outdoor areas such as ponds, dams and ditches can be sealed using the product. It will prevent toxins and waste from dripping into the area being used.

Crayons- The clay is used in making crayons and binding the ingredients together to make a strong colorant.

Drilling- When mixed with other ingredients, the product is used in a drill string for the oil and gas drilling industry.

 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and crystalline silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov or our Proposition 65 page.