China Clay is a Hydrated Aluminum Silicate Widely used in polymer applications,
which contributes to the improvement in chemical resistance, electrical properties
and reduction in water absorption. It lowers the crack tendency in the finished
products, improves shock resistance and surface quality.
Applications :
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Agricultural industries: It is used in caking or setting of granular
fertilisers (prills) and pesticides.
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Ceramics: Used in a wide variety of ceramic applications, from
high quality tableware and sanitary ware to electrical porcelain, tiles and glazes.
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Cosmetic & Soap: It is used in toothpaste, cosmetic, detergent
and soap industry.
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Electrical Industry: It is used for electrical insulation, high
voltage insulation components, electrical wires and EPDN rubber.
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Glass Industries: It is used as introducing alumina to glass
compositions for glass fibre manufacture.
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Paints: It is used in various paints like distempers, cement
primer, wood primer, texture paint, spray plaster, putties, fillers & undercoats.
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Paper: It is used in variety of papers, cardboards and hard boards.
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Plastic: It is used as filler in combination with others to impart
strength & smoothness in plastic industry.
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Rubber Applications: It is used as most widely used non-black
filler with reinforcing properties. It is incorporated into both natural and synthetic
rubber compounds.