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Bentonite powder is a soft, naturally occurring clay mineral that has many uses: 

• CompositionBentonite is made up of montmorillonite, a hydrous aluminum silicate, and is formed when volcanic ash and rocks are altered by water. 
• PropertiesBentonite has a colloidal structure in water, and when it comes into contact with water, it swells and increases in volume, creating a viscous, gelatinous substance. 
• UsesBentonite has many uses, including: 
  • Nuclear waste repositories: Bentonite barriers can control microbial activity. 
  • Pulp and paper mills: Bentonite is used to remove color, starch, and other substances. 
  • Skin care: Bentonite is used in facial masks, shampoos, toothpaste, and soaps. It can also be used as an exfoliant. 
  • Cat litter: Calcium bentonite is used in cat litter that doesn't clump. 
  • Mortar: Bentonite can be mixed with lime putty mortar to make it hydraulic. 

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