Bentonite is a natural mixture of various clay minerals formed by the weathering of volcanic ash. It was named after the first site where it was found near Fort Benton, Wyoming (USA).
The main component of bentonite is montmorillonite, an aluminum hydrosilicate from the group of phyllosilicates, which gives bentonite its special properties.

Special properties:

- Strong swelling capacity: When combined with water, bentonite increases its surface area many times over.
- High adsorption power: It can bind several times its own weight in pollutants.
- Ion exchange: Pollutants are effectively bound by exchanging ions - similar to zeolite, but with a slightly different mineral structure.

Chemical formula: H₂Al₂O₆Si
English: Bentonite Clay

Versions:
- Bentonite
- Bentonite Pheur (pharmaceutical quality)

Pheur / pharmaceutical quality - particularly pure quality, suitable for pharmaceutical applications, food additives, cosmetics production and other sensitive areas of use.
This quality is purer than conventional food quality.

Packaging:
Plastic jar with tamper-evident closure - store in a dry place

Bottled in Switzerland by mychem.ch

Bentonite has a wide range of applications, including

- Food & animal nutrition: additive for humans and animals
- Wellness & beauty: as a face mask for skin cleansing
- Filtration: oil, wine, beer
- Pharmaceuticals & cosmetics: component of ointments, creams and masks
- Agriculture: soil additive, fertilizer
- Foundry & construction: Iron ore agglomeration, building and civil engineering
- Industry & technology: Rheological modification, binder, adsorbent, filler

💡 Tip: Pharmaceutical-grade bentonite is recommended for cosmetic applications such as face masks.

We ship to customers in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

MYCHEM.CH’s shipping and payment terms are described in detail during the ordering process. Special shipping methods requested by our customers are subject to a surcharge in accordance with local rates.

Ordered items are shipped as quickly as possible, subject to availability. More specific delivery times are displayed for each item and at the end of the ordering process.

If an item is unavailable, we will notify the customer immediately. If failure to meet a delivery or performance deadline is due to force majeure, unforeseeable obstacles, or other circumstances beyond our control, the deadline will be extended appropriately. If the inability to deliver is due to the manufacturer’s or our supplier’s failure to fulfill their obligations, both we and the buyer may withdraw from the contract provided that the agreed-upon delivery date has been exceeded by more than 3 weeks.

Shipping Costs/Free Shipping
Shipping costs are calculated based on weight and shipping method and are listed separately during the ordering process.

For orders with a net merchandise value of CHF 100.00 or more, shipping via “PostPack Priority” or A-Post is free of charge.

General Notes: No shipping costs apply
for in-person pickup.

Special deliveries by arrangement.

Packaging
Costs: The costs of standard factory packaging are included in the price. If special packaging is requested or is necessary for the safe shipment of an item, the corresponding costs will be billed.

Delivery Area
Our items can only be delivered within Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

International deliveries for larger quantities are subject to separate agreement.