China Clay

China Clay is a mineral and composed of Aluminum Silicate with a chemical composition,  Structurally China Clay is a Platy mineral. It is primarily made up of the mineral Kaolinite so it is known as Kaolin Clay. When Kaolin has the bound water molecule, generally termed as Hydrous Kaolin. For specific purpose to lose the water molecule, Hydrous cay is undergoing high temperature process which is known as Calcination process and the final product termed as Calcined Kaolin. Both clays are important in different types of applications. Generally Hydrous Kaolin used as filler in Paints, Ink, Rubber and Agrochemicals due to its fine particle size, softness and high elasticity properties. While Calcined Kaolin used as an important filler in Paints, Ink, Cosmetics, Plastics, Paper, Wire & Cable due to its High Purity & Opacity, Whiteness & Brightness. Calcined Kaolin is partial substitute (up to 20%) for Titanium Dioxide in water based and solvent based semi-gloss Paints for improved optical properties. At Basant International China Clay, processed or refined kaolin is available in white powder form, granule cum powder form, and in lumps form.