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Pricing for organoclay — like most specialty chemical commodities — is influenced by multiple factors that are not always visible on a product page. Understanding what drives organoclay pricing helps you make better sourcing decisions, time your purchases strategically, and…

Organoclay — also called organophilic bentonite or organo-modified bentonite — is a specialty rheology modifier derived from naturally occurring bentonite clay (montmorillonite) that has been chemically modified with organic quaternary ammonium salts. In its natural state, bentonite clay is hydrophilic (water-loving) — it swells and disperses readily…