Quick answer
Who supplies activated bleaching clay in San Lorenzo, Argentina?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a activated bleaching clay manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving San Lorenzo. Orders ship FCL or LCL to San Lorenzo in about 35–55 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Highly acid-activated clay for difficult oils such as palm and rice bran, at low dosage.
Why San Lorenzo needs activated bleaching clay
Oilseed-crushing ports on the Paraná. Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Argentina is one of the world's largest soybean-meal and oil exporters, with a growing shale oil sector at Vaca Muerta and industry around Buenos Aires and Córdoba.
Edible oil milling & refining in San Lorenzo
Edible-oil refineries in San Lorenzo depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In San Lorenzo, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy activated bleaching clay from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys activated bleaching clay: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In San Lorenzo, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy activated bleaching clay from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys activated bleaching clay: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Delivery of activated bleaching clay to San Lorenzo
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to San LorenzoIndicative transit 35–55 days (South America), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at San LorenzoSan Lorenzo is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in San Lorenzo
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Argentina working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Spanish) |
| Quotation | USD (ARS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing activated bleaching clay into San Lorenzo: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in San Lorenzo, Argentina — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Argentina working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +54 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Argentine convertible peso (ARS); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement — reduced duty on listed goods |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in San Lorenzo
- Edible oil milling & refiningBuys activated bleaching clay: Oilseed crushing mills, Solvent extraction plants, Edible oil refineries
- Agriculture & grain handlingAlso buys: Grain traders & reserves, Flour, rice & feed mills, Seed processors
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsBuys activated bleaching clay: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
Activated Bleaching Clay specifications for San Lorenzo
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Argentina's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Import licensing rules change often; confirm with your customs broker.