It is white soft plastic clay derived from the decomposition of granite or similar rock. Most kaolin is wet refined to produce a range of products to improve both physical and chemical properties to meet specific customer applications.Kaolin modified through very high (700-1,200ºC) temperatures. Calcinations improve whiteness andchange the chemistry, making the kaolin less hydrophilic and reducing electrical conductivity. It is a Number One replacement of TiO2 extender. During the calcination morphological, mineralogical and chemical changes occur which result in products with excellent optical properties. CALCINED KAOLIN : -
SnowWhite is used as a opacifying extender in water base paints as having excellent optica properties.
And SnowShine product improves the opacity and reduces TiO2 level in emulsion paint.• Better holdout• Uniform colour• Rheology / Thixotropic control which provides
body to the paint• Low in impurity & strong in chemical inertia• Easy to disperse in water & oil based structure• Better barrier properties & corrosion resistance• Improves and/or maintains product performance at competitive cost and extends higher cost pigments such as TiO2• Improved hiding power, reinforcement, tint retention and sheen control, as well as high brightness and weathering resistance
