Fuller's Earth

Fuller's earth is usually highly plastic, sedimentary clays or clay-like earthy material used to decolorize, filter, and purify animal, mineral, and vegetable oils and greases.

Read more about Fuller's Earth:  Occurrence and Composition, Uses

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