Plastics

To evaluate how your plastic materials can benefit from kaolin clay, please contact us.

Thermosets

KAOPRIME^TM 27
KAOPRIME^TM 27 is a coarse clay with a high aspect ratio designed for use in glass reinforced thermosets such as pultrusion profiles, sheet molding compound, and bulk molding compound. Its larger particle size and purity ensure low resin demand and the ability to aid in glass and fiver carrying and mold flow. In the curing and end use, KAOPRIME^TM 27 will help reducing crazing and shrinkage and assists in moderating the exotherm.

f-PVC

OPAMAX^TM 16
OPAMAX^TM 16 is the ideal choice for use in f-PVC applications as a TiO₂ extender. OPAMAX^TM 16 has demonstrated its effectiveness as a functional filler and TiO₂ extender in laminated and coated fabrics. Its whiteness, brightness, and tint strength can reduce TiO₂ usage by up to 25%. It is effective as a white, high opacity pigment and UV screener.

KAOPLATE^TM 13
This high aspect ratio, high surface area product is ideal for plasticized PVC. KAOPLATE^TM 13 provides good rheology control without negatively affect processing stability, reduces plasticizer migration in the final article, and is an effective white pigment. The platy nature of the kaolin clay is ideal for offering improved mechanical properties compared to other inorganic fillers. KAOPLATE^TM 13 can be used alone or in conjunction with OPAMAX^TM 16 as a means to reduce the TiO₂ loading.
 

KAOPRIME^TM 15
This very fine particle, high brightness product is used in f-PVC and plastisol formulations as a white pigment, TiO₂ extender, and a means to improve mechanical properties. KAOPRIME^TM 15 typically allows for a reduction in formulations cost compared to precipitated calcium carbonate and TiO₂.
 

r-PVC

OPAMAX^TM 16
OPAMAX^TM 16 is the workhorse of the r-PVC industry as a functional filler and TiO₂ extender. Its high brightness and particle size allow for up to 25% replacement of the TiO₂ in r-PVC formulations.

KAOPRIME^TM 27
KAOPRIME^TM 27 has a good aspect ratio and platy structure, allowing for an improvement in the physical properties of r-PVC applications. It is designed to replace a portion of GCC (ground calcium carbonate) or PCC (precipitated calcium carbonate). KAOPRIME^TM 27’s platy structure provides improvements in HDT, tensile strength, and CLTE.