Bleaching Earth is a clay-based material used to decolorize and purify oils and fats. It is highly porous and acts by adsorbing impurities, pigments, and contaminants.
8031-18-3
25084090
Powder
Al₂O₃·SiO₂·H₂O
Not applicable (mixture of minerals like montmorillonite, bentonite)
Bulk shipment issues, variable adsorption capacity, moisture absorption
Provides high-adsorption grades for edible oil, cosmetics, pharma; particle size, pH, and bulk density customization offered.
Edible Oil Industry: Used in refining vegetable and animal oils; Cosmetics: Clarifies oils used in skincare formulations; Petroleum Industry: Purifies mineral oils and lubricants; Pharmaceuticals: Clarifies medicinal-grade oils.