• Kaolin Powder Synonyms:

kaolinite, hydrated aluminum silicate, aluminum silicate dihydrate, kaolin powder USP, anhydrous aluminum silicate, kaolinite  anhydrol, nacrite, dickite, kaolinite, calcined, kaolin, china clay, porcelain clay, kaopectate, bolbus alba, CAS 1332-58-7,

• Kaolin Powder Designations:

Chemical Name: Anhydrous aluminum silicate

Chemical Formula: Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

• Kaolin Powder Description:

A white soft plastic clay composed of well-ordered kaolinite with a low iron content. It is made up of a loose aggregation of randomly oriented stacks of kaolinite flakes, smaller packets and sheaves, and individual flakes.

• Kaolin Powder Standard Grades Available:
  
  a) Calcined
  b) Sanitary ware grade
  c) Tableware grade
  d) Porcelain grade 

• Kaolin Powder Nominal Chemical Properties:

Silicon dioxide ( wt%)= 56.91, Iron oxide= 0.93, Aluminum oxide= 39.68, Titanium dioxide= 0.54, Calcium oxide= 0.16, Magnesium oxide= 0.16, Sodium oxide= 0.60, and Potassium oxide= 0.60

• Kaolin Powder Physical Properties Usually Available:

Median Particle Sizes (microns): 0.78, 1.02, 1.1, 1.2, and 3.8

• Kaolin Powder Nominal Physical Constants:

• Kaolin Powder Typical Applications:

Actively used as a filler in paper, rubber, paint, plastics, adhesives, & sealants. Used in ceramics, glass fiber, refractories, cement, catalysts, agriculture, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and textiles

• Kaolin Powder Outlook Through CY 2015:

"a) The world market for kaolin is projected to grow 3.7% per year through 2015 to 28.4 million metric tons, valued at nearly $4 billion, according to “World Kaolin,” a new study from The Freedonia Group Inc. This represents a significant acceleration from the relative stagnation of the 2005-2010 period. Growth in kaolin demand will be fueled by a generally stronger economic climate worldwide, with especially rapid growth in developing economies. Kaolin demand in developed economies is forecast to recover from declines seen between 2005 and 2010 and post moderate growth going forward.

b) The largest gains will be seen in China, which alone will account for 37% of the growth in worldwide kaolin demand between 2010 and 2015. Currently the world’s second-largest consumer of kaolin, China will experience large-scale manufacturing growth and easily overtake the U.S. to become the world’s largest kaolin market by 2015. India will also see a sizable increase in kaolin demand, fueled by an economy showing significant development across the board. India’s growth in kaolin demand will represent an acceleration of the already rapid pace of the 2005-2010 period, with the fastest growth occurring in the country’s paper industry. The developed nations of the U.S. and Japan, as well as most of the countries in western Europe, will see weak growth through 2015, although all will post recoveries in comparison to the 2005-2010 performance." Source: The Freedonia Group

• Kaolin Powder Packaging:

a) Jars, pails, drums, multiply paper bags, bulk bags and fiberboard containers. For further information on packaging options contact READE.

b) Packaging may vary according to HAZMAT and TSCA (SARA Title III) status.

• Kaolin Powder TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

a) Listed. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404

b) NIOSH Pocket Guide

• Kaolin Powder CAS Number:

CAS# 1332-58-7