Product Application


Industries  Applications Suitable 
Grades
 

Paints
 paint1

In emulsion paint as a white opacifying agent, extender to main pigment to increase hiding power and brightness.
As an antisettling agent in powder coating.
In solvent based paint for higher hiding power.
Role of PCC in Paint Application
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  SIGMA P4b
SIGMA P3
ALPHA P4

 PLASTICS
 plastic1

cable2

As a performance chemical in unplasticised - PVC to improve surface finish, impact strength, degree of whiteness, reduced plateout & wear and tear on Extruder.
As a performance chemical in Cable compounding to improve surface finish, tensile strength, elongation at break, shore hardness, degree of whiteness, reduced plateout, wear and tear on Extruder and melt extensibility.
As a performance chemical in Profiles and sheeting to improve shine and impact strength. 

 

 

ALPHA S
ALPHA SS
ALPHA P4
ALPHA T

SEALANTS &
MASTICS
sealant1

In PVC Plastisols as a rheology modifier.
Suitable for application on polyurethane, polysulfide and silicone.
Construction and insulation glass application as rheological modifier giving slump control.

 

ALPHA ST
SIGMA P4
ALPHA SPT

 INK
ink1

In printing inks as an extender assisting in control of strength and body of ink.

 

SIGMA P3

DENTRIFICE
 paste2

In pastes and powders as a cleaning and polishing agent.

 

SIGMA P3T
SIGMA P4H

PHARMACEUTICALS 
& FOOD

pharmacy1

food1

As a calcium source.
As an Antacid.
As a neutraliser and filteration aid in Anti - biotic manufacture.
As a bulking agent in Tablets.

 

SIGMA P3H

PAPER
paper1

In paper coating for brightness, smoothness, opacity and ink reception.
In cigarette paper for opacity and burning characteristics.

  SIGMA P5

SIGMA P6

DETERGENTS
detergent1

 As a cleaning and bulking agent

SIGMA P4H

DETERGENTS
detergent1

 
 In talcum powder to increase fluffiness 
 and control absorption characteristics.
 In depilatory creams
 ALPHA S2