Minerals

China Clay falls under Kaolinite group of clays. Clay It is having the usual compositions of Al2O3, 2SiO2, 2H2O, Hydrous Aluminium Silicate. China Clay has a good plasticity, does not swell in water, stands high temperature (up to 1300C) & is non conductor of heat & electricity.

• Rubber Industry
• Paint Industry
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals Industries
• Paper & Textile Industries
• Porcelain, China ware, Crockery

Note: There are many grades available in China clay, specification can be furnished only when we get to know the grade desired by you.

Talcum powder or Talc is a hydrated silicate of magnesium Talcum3MgO, 4SiO2, H2O. It possesses the distinction of being the softest mineral & has a characteristic soapy feel. It has got high dielectric strength, High thermal conductivity & Low electrical conductivity. It finds its application in, as filler in Plastics, Polishes, and soaps. Steatite, Talc, Soapstone are the three terms used in trade for the same material

• Paint Industry
• Rubber Industry
• Textiles Industry
• Cosmetic products
• Paper Industry
• Fertilizers, Pesticides, Insecticides.

Physical Property:-

1. Nomenclature : Talcum Powder
2. Chemical Nomenclature :Magnesium Silicate
3. Appearance : Fine, Silky, Micronized Powder
4. Colour : Super Snow White
5. Odour : No Specific Smell

Chemical Analysis:-

ELEMENTS	SYMBOL	OBSERVATION
Silica	SiO2	61%
Ferric Oxide	Fe2O3	0.5%
Alumina	Al2O3	2.3%
Lime	CaO	0.7%
Magnesia	MgO	32 %
Loss On Ignition	LOI	3 %
Elrepho-2000 Whiteness	(RY)	90%
Retention on 300 BS Mesh	Residue	Residue
Sterilization (Optional)	(E.O.T.) -31 hours)	By Ethylene Oxide

Mica is one of the wonderful bounty of nature which occurs in pegmatite usually in book form & can be cleaved up to 0.25 millimeters in thickness. Mica is chemically silicate of aluminium with some water of crystallization containing one or more elements like potassium, sodium, magnesium, lithium, vanadium, & iron. Of all the species known muscovite & paragonite are of commercial importance. It is available as both dry ground Mica and wet ground Mica.

Application

• Used as a filler in rubber
• Flaky extender in paints
• In the making of water proof packing & roofing material
• Also used in high temperature sustaining equipments
• Manufacture of Gauge glass for high pressure steam boilers

Specification:

Chemical Analysis Of Mica Powder
Moisture at 100oC	0.10%
Loss on Ignition	4.30%
Silica	44.12%
Iron Oxide	1.76%
Alumina	37.96%
Calcium Oxide	0.35%
Magnesia	0.15%
Titanium Oxide	0.65%
Manganese	0.01%
Sodium Oxide	9.43%
Phosphorus	0.02%
Sulphur	0.01%

Physical Properties Of Day Ground Mica Powder
Specific gravity gm/cm3 Refractive Index	2.82 - 2.85
Mean	1.57
Maximum	1.59
Apparent Density lbs/cu. Ft	9 - 12
Wet Bulking value gals/lb	0.04257
Hardness (moh's scale)	2.5
pH	8.00
Oil absorption (GM linseed oil per Per 100 gms minca)	40 - 50
Insolubility in hydrochloride acid	94.00%
Solubility in water g/100 ml.	0.0080
In 10/00 acetic acid g/100 ml.	0.0080
In 50/00 acetic acid g/100 ml.	0.0100

Physical Properties Of The Dry Ground Mica Powder
Whiteness
Amber Filter	81
Green Filter	79.5
Blue Filter	75.5

Diatomaceous Earth also known as diatomite or kieselgur, is a naturally occurring, soft, siliceous sedimentary rock that is easily crumbled into a fine white to off-white powder. It is a white to off white powder which is used in various industries (.) Caltron’s CALTOMAC CLAY is processed and beneficiated to enable its usage for various industries (.)

Chemical Analysis of Alankar : Diatomaceous earth

Physical Property:-

1. Nomenclature: Diatomaceous Earth
2. P. H. 8 to 9 %
3. Moisture at 105 C. 6 to 20 %
4. Oil absorption 85 to 95 %
5. Water absorption 90 to 100 %
6. Bulk Density 0.3 to 0.4 gm/cc.

Specification:

ELEMENTS	SYMBOL	OBSERVATION
Silica	SiO2	72 to 82%
Ferric Oxide	Fe2O3	0.5 to 1.5%
Alumina	Al2O3	6 to 8%
Calcium Oxide	CaO	0.5 to 1.5%
Sodium Oxide	Na2O	0.5 to 1.5 %
Titanium Oxide	TiO2	0.3 to 0.5 %
Loss on Ignition	LOI	6 to 10 %

Uses of Diatomaceous

• Paints
• Rubber
• Ceramic Industries
• Plastic
• Mosaic Tiles
• Paper Insulation
• Fertilizer
• Pigment and Synthetic Pigment
• Pest control
• Use in agriculture
• As an Anticaking Agent

Barisol(Barium Sulphate)is chemically synthetic Barium Sulphate with modified surface. The chemical is snow white in color and gives good shade and brightness to the product it is used in. The ultra fine particles act as a spacer for prime pigments and hence contribute to the hiding with very high gloss in end application.

Paint & Pigments
Barisol(Barium Sulphate)or Blanc Fixe is used in industrial paints and its good mechanical properties makes it a high quality functional extender for standard powder coating systems. The chemical is suitable for the cost optimization of formulations via increased hiding power and possible partial replacement of pigments.
Advantages:-

1. Good loading properties
2. Good rheological properties
3. Excellent compatibility with colored pigments

Natural Properties of Barisol(Barium Sulphate) or Blanc Fixe:

1. Resistant to acids and alkalis
2. Insoluble in water and organic solvents
3. An inert product which is lightfast
4. Weather resistant
5. Colour neutral, due to its low refractive index
6. Extremely narrow particle size range for high gloss specifications
7. Extremely good wettability due to low specific surface area
8. Low abrasion during processing, due to low Mohs hardness

Automotive Paint Systems
For use in ex-tender systems, due to gloss retention and excellent mechanical properties.

High Solids Paints: Partial substitution of Sachtleben micro for other pigments achieves significant reduction of volatile matters.

Paper
Due to its chemical resistance to acids and alkalis (e.g. acid-glued papers), BARISOL (BARIUM SULPHATE) OR BLANC FIXE is particularly suitable for use as a filler in the pulp. For use in black and colored pigmented, wax and resin impregnated papers, thanks to its color neutrality. Blanc Fixe has a beneficial effect on porosity (reduction of mottling). Can also be used as a pigment in paper sizes, with a high whiteness. Plastics and rubber For use as an extender in color sensitive thermoplastics systems and for high gloss plastic surfaces. Also suitable for use in glazes and impregnation agents, grinding pastes, lubricants and separating agents, additives and soaps.

Decorative Papers : By expelling air in the pores. More uniform resin penetration and reduction of mottling in colored decorative papers.

Ideal Properties for Paper Making: High whiteness, gloss and good printability (in cardboard and paperboard sizes, Heaviness increases the GSM of paper.

Plastics and Rubber Thermoplastics: Enhances the efficiency of coloured pigments in master batches and pastes. imparts a feeling of quality and luxury. Has a positive effect on mechanical and visual properties, in particular impact strength and gloss, in thermoplastic compounds. Elastomers: Particularly suitable as an extender, since free of rubber toxins.no effects on storage stability and resistance to aging.

Product Specifications

Chemical Composition
Ba So4	min. 98 % w/w
Free SiO2	max. 1 % w /w
Cao	max. 0.5 % w /w
Specific Gravity	4.25 – 4.35
Appearance	White Powder
Refractive Index	1.6
Soluble in Water	Max. 0.3 %
Oil absorption	10 – 15
PH in Water	7 – 9
Particle Shape	Crystalline
Average Particle Size	2u
Residue on 40u	Max. 0.05 %
Residue on Seive20u	Max. 0.2 %
Hardness	3 – 4
Heat Resistance	>13500C
Loss on ignition	Max. 0.6 %
Moisture Content	Max. 0.5 %
Particle Size distribution	Less than 20 Micrones  99.95 %, Less than 10 Micrones  98 %

Caltron's diatomaceous earth powder is very effective for bed bugs treatment, pest and ticks treatment. It is 100% safe for use and non toxic. Being food grade It certainly ensures safety and hygiene. Used by many throughout India and abroad with high success rate, this product is certainly very effective and economical.

Caltron's Diatom Powder food grade for bed bugs/ pest/ ticks is made from the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms. Their skeletons are made of a natural substance called silica. Over a long period of time, diatoms accumulated in the sediment of rivers, streams, lakes, and oceans.

How does Caltron's Diatomaceous earth work?
Caltron's Diatom Powder food grade for bed bugs/ pest/ ticks is not poisonous; it does not have to be eaten in order to be effective. Diatomaceous earth (DE POWDER) causes insects to dry out and die by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect's exoskeleton. Its sharp edges are abrasive, speeding up the process. The diatomaceous earth powder dries up the water content and forces the bugs to dehydrate and die. It remains effective as long as it is kept dry and undisturbed.

What Types of Critters is DE Useful On?
DE - both food grade and forms containing additional pesticides - is effective on anything with an exoskeleton. This means insects (anything with six legs) and non-insect arthropods (eight or more legs). Crawling and hiding insect, spider, and scorpion pests will contact crack and crevice treatments, so DE is an excellent option for these areas.

Some Unknown Facts:
Bed bugs are persistent.  Eradicating, exterminating or just killing an entire infestation requires persistence.

• Bed bugs can hide in extremely small cracks and crevices making it difficult to locate breeding sites.
• Bedbugs are rarely seen in daylight. They emerge from their hiding spots at night.
• Bed bugs can live a year or longer without food  (blood) and thus stay in their hiding places.
• Bed bugs can travel long distances and survive in suitcases, clothing, vehicles, aircraft, cruise ships and other modes of transportation.
• Bed bug females lay about 300 eggs.
• Bed bugs hatch from eggs in 10 days.

Bed Bug Bites

• Bed bugs feed by piercing skin with an elongated beak.
• Saliva is injected, containing an anesthetic to reduce pain, and an anticoagulant to keep blood flowing.
• The reaction to bed bug bites varies among individuals, from no reaction to sever skin inflammation and irritation.