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attapulgite [‚ad·ə′pəl‚jīt] (mineralogy) (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH)·4H2O A clay mineral with a needlelike shape from Georgia and Florida; active ingredient in most fuller's earth, and used as a suspending agent, as an oil well drilling fluid, and as a thickener in latex paint. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mineral fillers/extenders include barytes, calcium carbonate, attapulgite clay, bentonite clay, and talc. Fitz Chem, Elmhurst, IL, a midwest distributor/sales agent of raw materials to the rubber, plastics, paint, coatings, ink and adhesives industries, has been appointed as distributor for Milwhite's attapulgite clay and gel products in the territory of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, upper peninsula of Michigan and Minnesota. Mineral fillers/extenders include barytes, calcium carbonate, attapulgite clay, bentonite clay, and talc. |
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