Applications of China Clay in different industries

Our kaolin clay serves various industries due to its multifunctional features. We have established ourselves as premier manufacturers of china clay powder in India, catering to the following sectors:

  • Paints and Coatings: Contributes to increased utilization as an extender.
  • Rubber and Plastics: Enhances strength while providing a smooth finish.
  • Paper Industry: Acts as a coating and filler for brightness enhancement.
  • Cosmetics and Soaps: Functions as an impurity absorber and smoothing agent.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a tablet and ointment excipient.
  • Ceramics: Acts as a base material for the manufacturing of tiles, sanitary ware, and pottery.

As China Kaolin White Clay Manufacturer, we make sure that the clay we produce meets the rigorous compositional and brightness criteria of each industry.

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World’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of China Clays

MLA Group of Industries manufacturers tons of China Clay every year in India. Our modern level China Clay is a flexible item that is utilized widely in the making of paper, rubber, paint, and many other products. Because of our huge manufacturing limits and obtaining of natural substances from petrochemical establishes everywhere, our costs are extremely competitive. Additionally. We are known for leading china clay manufacturers in India and other countries where we export.

MLA Group of Industries is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of China Clays, with a moving name in both national and worldwide business sectors. We specialize in the production of China Clays and are exporting in more than 43 countries at present time. We are the leading name in the process of manufacturing China Clays in India.

High-quality China Clay from trusted Kaolin Clay manufacturers in India

MLA Group is one of the most trusted kaolin manufacturers in India, known for delivering high-purity china clay, also called kaolin clay. As a trusted china clay supplier, MLA Group endeavors to provide our customers with the best china clay powder. This powder has been used in diverse industrial sectors worldwide since 1975. The kaolin clay we provide is used in cosmetics, electronics, plastics, rubber, paints, paper, ceramics, and even pharmaceuticals.

We at MLA Group are known for keeping up with the correct specifications regarding kaolin clay production. Preserving high standards during the processing of china clay powder is very important to us. Because of modern technology and equipment, MLA Group ensures high-quality kaolin clay manufacturing. This is the primary reason for MLA Group's success in India and the trust bestowed on them by over 55 countries.

Why choose MLA Group as your China Clay supplier in India?

MLA Group is well known as one of the kaolin clay manufacturers in India. We are ISO certified and have multiple high-scale manufacturing units. We provide bulk and tailored packs to suit the needs of different clients. Our china white kaolin clay is prized for its exceptional brightness, chemical purity, and finely sized particles.

As a leading china clay powder supplier, we provide:

  • Persistent low impurities and uniform quality.
  • Superior dispersibility and particle size.
  • Customized packaging.
  • Stable domestic and international market supply.

Our manufacturing excellence and export capabilities

MLA Group has been a dependable kaolin clay Supplier in India for a decade. Our over 45 years of experience have enabled us to streamline manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly operations.

We are a china bulk kaolin clay manufacturer with a strong global presence. Our R&D and technical teams are dedicated to improving our products' performance and creating new grades of white china clay based on customer insights.

Important advantages of buying Kaolin Clay from MLA Group

Selecting MLA Group means you are dealing with one of India's leading china clay manufacturers. We are well known for:

  • Processes and testing laboratories are ISO certified.
  • Flexibility in production and packaging offered.
  • Industries trust MLA for unchanging supply and unwavering quality.

About China Clay

China Clay, which falls under the Kaolinite group of clays is formed by weathering or hydrothermal alteration of felspathic rocks. It has the general formula Al2,(Si2O5)(OH)4. It is a hydrated alumino-silicate having sheet structure. Free Silica (grit) is the most undesirable impurity and is removed during processing by levigation, sedimentation or air-separation.

Deposits

High grade china clay deposits are present in West Bengal, Orissa, Rajasthan, M.P. & Gujarat. First we collect the samples from various mines which is analysed for composition and physical and chemical properties and its suitability for various applications is then studied. Moreover, sustained availability of the material with no variation from mines is given utmost importance to ensure consistency in final product.

Processing of China Clay

The raw china clay is subject to a refining process including spiral classification, hydrocycloning, deflocculation, bleaching and finally drying, micronizing, air-classification and surface treatment. Our processing ensures consistent composition, control of top-cut and average particle size and freedom from free silica.

Our quality assurance system extends from mining to micronizing to ensure near-Zero-defect products :-

Mining

  • Manual sorting to recover white lumps.
  • On site chemical analysis before despatch to our factories.

Micronizing

  • Test for physical properties like Bulk density, Oil absorption, Whiteness etc.
  • Particle - size distribution analysis.

Surface Treatment

  • Testing of hydrophobicity, oil absorption and uniformity of coating.

Quality Test Certification

  • Quality Test Certificate is provided to customers, certifying values within specifications.

Services

Fritsch Analysette (For particle size distribution analysis)

Sem & Xrd Machine (For observation of particle morphology and elemental composition)

  • Just-in-time inventory management support by despatch from ready stock.
  • Before sales technical feedback and problem solving in collaboration with the customer by our technical service engineers.
  • Application development at customer's end supported by the central R&D laboratory of MLA Group.
  • After sales services & trouble-shooting by the sales & service engineers.

Tulsi-052 extra white clay

This grade has a whiteness unmatched by any other clay available worldwide. It has low bulk-density, plasticity & near zero grit content. It has very high wettability, dispersibility in non-acqueous solvents. Some of this application are in :-

Paints

Due to its whiteness it is used to extend and partially replace titanium-dioxide. The low bulk density facilitates lower concentration per volume.

Rubber

Moulded parts, lining, flaps, as anti-sticking agent in thread rubber.

Paper

As a body filler and for coating.

Calcium Carbonate Substitute

Due to whiteness, fineness and low B.D. it can replace ppt. CaCO3 in many applications e.g. Hawai Footwear Straps.

Insecticides

As a filler in various technical formulations.

Tulsi-053 extra fine white clay

This grade is remarkable for its purity, very high fineness, whiteness and easy dispersibility. It conforms to I.P. standards for Kaolin due to chemical purification and freedom from heavy metallic impurities. Besides the applications mentioned for TULSI-052 it can be used as a filler/diluent in Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, Food Products, Marine Food Preservation & Cosmetics.

Micro-5-SW extra white clay (economy)

This grade is reasonably white and free from impurities and can be used as an economical substitute of TULSI-052 in various cost sensitive applications e.g. putties & primers.

Micro-2-FW extra fine white plastic clay

This grade is hard china clay having semi-reinforcing properties and high plasticity due to its very small average particle size. It is easily wettable & dispersible in acqueous solutions and has anti setting characterstics. It is an excellent filler for :-

Paints

Water based and emulsions.

Rubber

Checks retardation due to basic pH .

Micro-2-LW extra light reinforcing clay

This clay has been specially processed to a very fine particle size and surface characteristics by modification of its basic structure. It has a very low BD and high oil absorption, unmatched by any mineral filler. It is highly suitable for :-

Paints

For gloss reduction in matt-finishes, control of consistency (rheology) besides acting as a low bulking filler.

Rubber

As a reinforcing agent - replaces ppt. silica partially e.g. EVA Footwear sheets.

Insecticides

As a superior substitute for mineral fillers. Serves dual purpose as a better carrying agent and provides free flow properties. Due to excellent dispersibility especially suited for WDPs.

Contact MLA Group – top China Clay powder manufacturers in India

Do you need a reliable and high-quality kaolin clay supplier in India? MLA Group is compliant with your needs as we offer premium china clay. Reach out to us today for a quote or to get more information about our kaolin clay products.

FAQ

Why we are best China Clay suppliers in India & across the world ?

At MLA Group, we pride our research & development team who does particle size distribution analysis and observation of particle morphology testing, which have helped us in creating a benchmark for the best quality China Clay’s manufacturing in the world. We lead to offer our products at very cost-effective prices to our customers, thereby, establishing ourselves as one of the leading China Clays manufacturers and suppliers in India.

Is it possible to obtain specific grades of Kaolin Clay from MLA Group?

Please note that we do offer china clay powder custom grades as per the client specifications, as we are china clay manufacturers. Our team collaborates with your industry to provide workable solutions.

What is the main difference between Kaolin Clay and China Clay?

There is no difference. Kaolin, china, and white china clay are different names for the same material. MLA Group is a trusted China kaolin white clay manufacturer known for providing quality without fail.

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PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF LEVIGATED CHINA CLAYS

Property

Unit

TULSI-052

TULSI-053

3-Star

MICRO-2-FW

MICRO-2-LW

MICRO-4-FW

Whiteness

%

92-96

93-96

90-94

88-90

86-90

86-90

Average Particle Size

microns

5-6

4-5

6-8

1.5-3.5

1.2-3.2

1.5-3.5

Surface Area

sq.m/cc

8-10

9-11

6-10

10-14

12-18

10-14

Sp. Gravity

-

2.7-2.8

2.7-2.8

2.7-2.8

2.5-2.6

2.3-2.4

2.5-2.6

Bulk Density*

gm/cc

0.38-0.45

0.36-0.44

0.40-0.48

0.32-0.35

0.28-0.32

0.34-0.38

Water Absorption

%

38-44

38-46

34-42

42-48

48-55

40-46

pH Value

 -

5.5-6.5

5.5-6.5

6.0-7.5

7.5-9.0

7.5-9.0

4.0-5.0

Moisture

% max

0.4

0.4

0.4

1.5

2.0

1.5

SiO2

 %

55-58

53-55

56-58

46-52

50-56

46-52

Al2O2

 %

33-35

35-37

32-33

38-42

32-35

38-42

Fe2O3

 %

<0.1

<0.1

<0.2

0.05-0.03

0.05-0.03

0.05-0.03

Mixed Oxides

% max

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.8

2.8

2.8

TiO2

 %

Traces

Traces

Traces

Nil

Nil

Nil

Loss on Ignition

%

<6.5

<6.5

<6.5

13-15

13-15

13-15

Residue on 500 mesh % <1.0 <0.5 <2.0 <0.5 <0.5 <0.5
Packing

Kgs/bag

25

25

25

20

20

20

 

PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF LEVIGATED CHINA CLAYS (10 MICRONS)
Property Unit Tulsi-059
Whiteness

-

90-95

Average Particle Size

microns

4-5

Surface Area

sq. m/gm

14-18

Sp. Gravity

-

2.7-2.8

Bulk Density*

gm/cc

0.38-0.45

Water Absorption

%

38-42

pH Value

 -

5.5-6.5

Moisture

% max

0.2

Water Soluble % Nil
SiO2

 %

53-55

Al2O3

 %

35-37

Fe2O3 % max 0.05
Mixed Oxides % max 2.2
Loss on Ignition

 % max

1.5

Residuc on 500 mesh % max 0.5
Packing

Kgs/bag

25

All specifications given here are only indicative, there are several application specific grades under each category, please write to us for exact specifications.

Customization available. Contact our product team for details.

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