Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Kg |
| Packaging Size | 50 Kg |
| Color | White |
| State | Powdered |
| Brand | Astrra Chemicals |
| Country of Origin | Made in India |
Kaolin Light Extra Pure (also known as Light Kaolin or China Clay) is a fine, white, naturally occurring mineral primarily composed of kaolinite (Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄). The extra pure grade is highly refined with low impurity levels, making it suitable for a wide variety of industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, and specialty applications.
🔹 Uses & Applications of Kaolin Light Extra Pure ✅ 1. PharmaceuticalsAs an active ingredient in:
Antidiarrheal formulations (adsorbent properties)
Gastric protectants (coats GI tract)
Excipient / Diluent in tablets and suspensions
Used in:
Face powders, foundations, and compact powders (as a filler and mattifier)
Facial masks & creams (soothes skin, absorbs oil)
Toothpastes (gentle abrasive and thickener)
Soaps (gives a silky texture and cleansing properties)
Acts as an extender and opacifier
Enhances brightness and reduces pigment usage
Improves rheology and gloss control
As a coating and filler to:
Improve printability and surface smoothness
Enhance brightness and opacity
Improves plasticity, strength, and whiteness in:
Sanitary ware
Porcelain tiles
Fine china and tableware
Acts as a reinforcing filler
Improves durability, tensile strength, and finish
Provides cost reduction without compromising quality
Used in:
Pesticide and fungicide formulations as a carrier or diluent
Soil amendment (improves water retention and soil structure)
Crop protection by forming a protective film on leaves (e.g., against sunburn or pests)
Acts as a functional filler
Enhances viscosity, tack, and mechanical strength
As a filler in sealants, grouts, plasters, and some cementitious compounds
Improves workability and brightness
Color: White or off-white
Particle Size: Fine (< 2 µm typically)
pH: Neutral to slightly acidic
Purity: High (suitable for food and pharma in "extra pure" grade)
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