摘要 |
<p>The present invention refers to a rheological grade sepiolite product and processes for manufacturing it. The product of the invention is a thickener, gellant, suspending agent having a sepiolite content of at least 50%, essentially consisting of 62.0% SiO2, 25.2% MgO, 1.2% Al2O3, 0.5% Fe2O3, 0.4% CaO, 0.3% K2O, 0.1% Na2O. The product can have the form of a powder of "noodles" or "vermicilli".</p> |