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1. Natural mineral raw materials, safe and non-toxic natural non-metallic minerals, strong physical inertness, non irritating, non residual, and not absorbed by the body, can be used by pets, infants, and young children.

2. Super strong adsorption force, first-class odor absorption layer structure brings a super large specific surface area, which can absorb odor, moisture, bacteria, and drug substances, and lock the odor as soon as it is touched.

3. Quickly agglomerate when in contact with water, not easy to disperse. After absorbing water, it quickly expands and solidifies, and the agglomerate is compact and does not stick to the bottom. It is easy to clean and has low usage.

4. Low dust, non irritating to the nose and respiratory tract, fine texture, high compaction, almost no dust, more friendly to sensitive individuals/pets.

5. Strong stability, not easily deteriorated, moisture resistant, high temperature resistant, not easily moldy, stored for a long time, stable performance.

1、 Cation exchange property

Cation exchange is one of the most important properties of montmorillonite. The cations adsorbed between montmorillonite layers have exchangeability, and the total amount of these cations is called cation exchange capacity (CEC). In aqueous media, other exchangeable cations and water molecules can enter the interlayer, and this process is reversible.By utilizing the cation exchange properties of montmorillonite, various products such as sodium based bentonite, lithium based montmorillonite, activated clay, pillared montmorillonite, and organic montmorillonite can be prepared.

2、 Water absorption and swelling properties

Montmorillonite contains a large number of hydroxyl groups in its structure, with strong hydrophilicity and significant water absorption and swelling characteristics. Expansion is mainly based on the hydration of interlayer cations, which adsorb water molecules to form a hydration film, increasing the interlayer spacing and causing expansion. After absorbing water, the volume can expand several times to dozens of times to form gel like substances. The hydration expansion of montmorillonite mainly includes three stages:

① Surface hydration

② Ionic hydration

③ Permeation hydration

3、Dispersed suspension

In aqueous media, due to the negative charge of montmorillonite particles, they repel each other and are difficult to form large particle aggregates at low concentrations. Therefore, they have good suspension properties and can be used as suspension agents. Generally, suspension properties increase with pH value, and are better under alkaline conditions than under neutral and acidic conditions.

4、Thickening property

When mixed with water, montmorillonite hydrates and expands, forming a massive three-dimensional network structure. The water molecules and lotion particles are wrapped and isolated to increase their motion resistance, so as to achieve thickening effect. As time goes on, this colloidal structure tends to stabilize.

5、Thixotropy

During stirring, the colloidal structure is disrupted, the viscosity of the system decreases, and it becomes a sol; When standing still, the colloidal structure recovers, and the viscosity of the system increases in the form of gel. The process of restoring the colloidal structure is reversible and is known as the thixotropy of montmorillonite.

6、Stability

Montmorillonite is a natural inorganic mineral material with good stability and weather resistance.

① Good chemical stability

Montmorillonite is insoluble in water and various solvents, and is not reduced or oxidized at room temperature. It has a wide range of pH resistance and its structure is not easily affected by acids, bases, salts, etc. It has good compatibility with organic anions, alcohol solvents, etc.

② Good thermal stability

The dehydroxylation temperature is a scale for evaluating the heat resistance of montmorillonite, reflecting its thermal stability. The dehydroxylation temperature of montmorillonite is generally 550 ℃ -750 ℃, at which the structural hydroxyl groups are removed but the layer structure is not destroyed, exhibiting good thermal stability.

③ Good biological stability

Montmorillonite is not affected by bacteria, microorganisms, etc. Its suspension is not easily moldy or spoiled under humid and hot conditions, especially in humid environments or high temperatures of 30-40 ℃ in summer. It does not undergo enzymatic hydrolysis, odor, or viscosity reduction like organic thickeners such as cellulose and xanthan gum, and has superior anti-corrosion and anti degradation properties.

Medicinal safety: As an over-the-counter antidiarrheal, it is generally not absorbed by the human body and is relatively safe. However, it should be noted that:

① It should be taken 1-2 hours apart from other medications to avoid affecting their absorption.

② Overdosing may lead to constipation.

③ When treating acute diarrhea, it is necessary to pay attention to fluid replacement to prevent dehydration.

The difference between industrial grade and pharmaceutical grade: Montmorillonite with different uses has different purity and impurity control standards, and cannot be mixed. For example, industrial bentonite should never be consumed internally.