Bleaching Earth (Shaffaf) is a decolorization and clarification agent that is mainly used in Oil Industries for the bleaching of Vegetable, Animal and Mineral oil, Fats.

Bentonite is a mineral, which is the main raw material used in the process of the manufacture of Activated and Non Activated Earth.

SHAFFAF (FOOD GRADE BLEACHING EARTH) SPECIFICATIONS
Bleachibility % 73-75 measured at 1.0% weight of Standard neutralized soybean oil with 1" cell
Oil Retention % Max : 35-40
Loose Bulk Density g/I 330 - 370
Compact bulk density g/l 420 - 450
Free Moisture 2 hrs. at 110% Max : 7
Ignition loss 1000 C% Max : 7
PH (10% suspension ) 2.8 - 3.5
Screen analysis, Passes thru B.S.S.
100 mesh
Min. 93%
Packing 25 Kgs. P.E.Lined PPW bags

 

Applications:

  • Edible oil

  • Lubricating oil refineries

  • Soap industries