Cationic–nonionic-organo-montmorillonite (CNOMt) was prepared in aqueous solution.
The comparative study of CNOMt, COMt and NOMt was made.
The order of heat resistance was NOMt > CNOMt > COMt.
The order of lipophilicity and swell index in oils was CNOMt > COMt > NOMt.
CNOMt produced the best apparent viscosity in oil/water ratio of 95:5 emulsion.