• Halloysite Clay Synonyms:

endellite, hydrated halloysite, metahalloysite, halloysite nano clay, halloysite nano clay, halloysite tubes, al2si2o5oh42h2osio2, hydrated halloysite, metahalloysite, CAS# 1332-58-7, polymer reinforcement,

• Halloysite Clay Designations:

Chemical Formula: Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄₂H₂O+SiO₂

• Halloysite Clay Description:

1) A clay like mineral, occurring in soft, smooth, amorphous masses, of a whitish color.

2) Halloysite frequently has a unique tubular quality, not unlike a grain of rice, only considerably smaller and hollow.

3) Halloysite is aluminosilicate clay that forms naturally occurring  nanotubes.

• Halloysite Clay Nominal Chemical Composition:

Halloysite is 50% silica and 50% clay. Al2Si2O5(OH)42H2O+SiO2

• Halloysite Clay Physical Properties Available:

Lump or various powder granulations

• Halloysite Clay Other Characteristics:
  
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• Halloysite Clay Nominal Physical Constants:

• Halloysite Clay Typical Applications:

1) Halloysite clay is used to produce the highest quality tableware china manufacture including porcelain, bone china and fine china.

2) The fineness of particle size enables halloysite clays to be used extensively as suspension agents in glaze preparations. The purity of the clay and the low iron and titania content produce exceptional whiteness and translucency to ceramic ware.

3) A small but increasing amount is used for hi-tech ceramic applications. Honeycomb catalyst support units are used in the exhaust systems of motor vehicles to clean up exhaust gases. Molecular sieves (synthetic Zeolites) are used in a wide range of applications including separation of liquids and gaseous mixtures, water purification, and in refining industries.

4) Halloysite microtubules can act as a time release capsule, dissolving over time, and can be filled with such things as antifouling paint, antiscalants, herbicides, pest repellants, and other agents that could benefit from a controlled release.

5) Niche applications include: carriers of active ingredients in paints, coatings and building materials, agricultural applications and high performance fillers in plastic composites. 

6) The main target markets for halloysite are: nanocomposites, high-performance polymer reinforcement, controlled release of biological and chemical agents and advanced ceramics

• Halloysite Clay Packaging:

Bags, bulk bags, or loose bulk

• Halloysite Clay TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

1) Unknown. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404

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3) Premanufacture Notice (PMN): Nano-sized halloysite clay products from READE are to be used only for R&D applications

• Halloysite Clay CAS Number:

CAS# 1332-58-7