Mineral Description

Kaolin (China Clay) is a high-purity industrial mineral composed mainly of hydrated aluminum silicate. Known for its soft texture, fine particle size and excellent whiteness, kaolin is one of the most important raw materials in ceramics, paper, coatings and chemical industries.

Industrial Uses and Applications

• Ceramics: essential for porcelain, tiles, sanitary ware and refractories.
• Paper industry: used as a pigment and coating agent to improve whiteness, opacity and printability.
• Paints and coatings: provides coverage, smoothness and rheological stability.
• Rubber and plastics: enhances strength, thermal stability and surface finish.
• Chemical and pharmaceutical: used as an excipient, filler and absorbent.
• Cosmetics: gentle mineral for sensitive skin formulations.

Extraction and Processing

Kaolin is extracted from open-pit deposits and then processed through washing, refining, impurity removal, fine grinding and classification. It is commonly provided in washed, natural or calcined grades depending on the final application.

Main producing regions include China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Brazil and the United States.

Kaolin Supply – PEI PADIMAR

At PEI PADIMAR, we supply industrial-grade kaolin in multiple purities and particle sizes. Available in washed, natural and calcined forms, suitable for ceramics, coatings, paper and chemical industries.

Delivery options include 25 kg bags, 1-ton big bags and bulk container shipments with full documentation (COA, MSDS, Certificate of Origin).

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High-quality kaolin for ceramics, paper, paints, plastics and industrial applications.