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Paint & Coatings Minerals

Essential mineral pigments, extenders, and functional additives for paint and coating formulations

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Paint & Coatings Minerals Overview

The paint and coatings industry relies heavily on industrial minerals to provide color, durability, texture, and functional properties. These minerals serve as pigments, extenders, fillers, and performance enhancers in various coating formulations for architectural, industrial, and specialty applications.

Titanium Dioxide

Titanium Dioxide

Premier white pigment providing exceptional opacity, brightness, and UV resistance for paint and coating applications.

Key Applications:
  • White pigment
  • Opacity enhancer
  • UV protection
Specifications:
Purity: 98-99% TiO₂
Particle Size: 0.2-0.4 microns
Refractive Index: 2.7
Kaolin

Kaolin

High-quality clay mineral used as an extender and opacifier in water-based paints and coatings.

Key Applications:
  • Extender pigment
  • Opacifier
  • Sheen control
Specifications:
Brightness: 85-92%
Particle Size: 0.5-2.0 microns
pH: 4.0-7.0
Talc

Talc

Soft mineral providing excellent reinforcement, weather resistance, and texture modification in paint formulations.

Key Applications:
  • Texture modifier
  • Reinforcement filler
  • Weather resistance
Specifications:
Purity: 90-98% talc
Brightness: 80-90%
Oil Absorption: 30-50 g/100g
Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Versatile filler and extender mineral improving paint properties while reducing formulation costs.

Key Applications:
  • Filler and extender
  • Cost reduction
  • Dry hiding improvement
Specifications:
CaCO₃ Content: 95-99%
Particle Size: 1-10 microns
Brightness: 90-96%

Paint & Coatings Applications & Benefits

Enhanced Aesthetics

Mineral pigments provide superior color, brightness, and opacity for visually appealing coatings.

Durability Enhancement

Mineral additives improve weather resistance, scrub resistance, and coating longevity.

Cost Optimization

Mineral extenders reduce formulation costs while maintaining or improving performance characteristics.

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