Properties

- Toxicity:      Non - toxic
- Bulk density: 800 - 960 kg/m3 
- pH in water:    < 9
- Solubility:      Insoluble in water but disperse quickly to form slurry.
 

No.	REQUIREMENT	UNIT	STANDARD	TESTING METHODS
1	Mixing ratio	g/l	50	TCXDVN 326 - 2004
2	Specific Gravity	g/cm3	1.05 ¸ 1.15
3	Viscosity (funnel 500/700ml)	second	18 ¸ 45
4	Sand content	% (weight)	6 max
5	Colloids content	%	95 min
6	Fluid loss	cm3/30 minute	30 max
7	Clay shell thickness	mm/30 minute	1 ¸ 3
8	Static shear force	mg/cm2	0.03 max
9	Gel Strength	mg/cm2	1 minute: 20 ¸ 30 10 minute: 50 ¸ 100
10	Stability	g/cm3	0.03 max
11	Moisture	%	15 max
12	pH	-	7 ¸ 9

Application

Bentonite - Bored piles DMC® is used in bored pile drilling (civil construction), groundwater drilling and geological drilling.

Requirements for environment and safety

Bentonite - Bored piles DMC® is non-toxic and harmless to environment. However, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves and eye protection glasses are required when handling this product.

Packing

Bentonite - Bored piles DMC® is packed in 50 kg sacks or 1 ton big bag. This product should be preserved in a dry and cool place.