Ashapura is the 3rd largest manufacturer of Bleaching Earth globally and operates the WORLD’s largest acid activated plant at LER, Gujarat, INDIA. Bleaching earth is primarily used in purification of vegetable Oils & Fats to remove unwanted impurities like Gums, Dyestuffs, heavy metal, and colour pigments. Our bleaching earth is produced using advanced acid-activation and purification processes, it delivers maximum adsorption capacity with minimum oil loss.
Activated bleaching earth made of naturally mined mineral montmorillonite also known as bentonite. APL produces the highly activated bleaching clay from Bentonite, selectively sourced from its captive reserves. The plant set-up in technical collaboration with Mizusawa Industrial Corporation of Japan uses the Unique filter less technology which enables in producing consistent quality of premium bleaching clay to suit the customers’ requirements
Natural Bleaching earth is processed mainly from Attapulgite mineral. At Ashapura, this natural clay is produced by using a unique process to improve the bleaching efficiency and Surface area. The Natural clay finds its application in refining of vegetable oil and fats, Biofuels and waste oils. Natural bleaching earth is also finding increased usage in the edible oil industry to control the 3MCPD/GE levels.AVJET is developed to improve WSIM (Water Solubility Index Method Test) and JFTOT (Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test). This product is available in two grades i.e., AVJET 100 (30/60 mesh) and AVJET 100B (16/30 mesh).
Soybean, Palm, Sunflower, Mustard, Groundnut
Lubricants & paraffin oils
Purification for sustainable use
Ashapura’ s Clay Catalysts are engineered for refining, petrochemicals, and sustainable fuel applications. Our catalysts deliver superior activity, selectivity, and cost-efficiency while being environmentally responsible. We are the leading suppliers of Clay Catalyst for the BTX and Aviation Fuel processing application. Our product ‘ACTAL’ and ‘AVJET’ today are the most preferred products by the major fortune 500 petrochemical refineries worldwide.
ACTAL works bi-functional as an acid catalyst and adsorbent. It is a Granular solid acid catalyst manufactured from high quality Ca-montmorillonite available in India. It is developed for adsorption and acid catalysis in fixed bed reactor.
AVJET is an excellent adsorptive product manufactured from high purity attapulgite based mineral with improved resistance to moisture and high adsorption capacity.
AVJET is developed to improve WSIM (Water Solubility Index Method Test) and JFTOT (Jet Fuel Thermal Oxidation Test). This product is available in two grades i.e., AVJET 100 (30/60 mesh) and AVJET 100B (16/30 mesh).
Efficient processing of feedstock.
Adsorbents for cleaner, greener fuels
APL’s specially formulated soap adsorbent developed for reduction of soap ppm in the neutral oil and for reducing the usage of water for washing the oil for soap removal. It helps in reducing the water footprint of the refinery in addition to improving the quality of the oil.
3-MCPD formed in edible oil due to reaction of a source of chlorine (e.g. Chlorinated water or salt) in food oil and a lipid source. Our tailor-made products are used that prevents formation of 3 MCPD ester and glycidyl ester (GE) generation during refining of oil.
Activated Carbon is a key ingredient in refining edible oils, ensuring removal of impurities, Odors, and colors for superior quality. Its versatility extends to applications in water purification, air filtration, and industrial processes. We also offer specialised products for purification and viscosity improvement of ‘THERMIC Fluid’