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KAOLIN
Colloidal Clay
Pharmaceutical - Kaolin is used as an internal absorbent, diluents, filler and pacifier in pharmaceutical preparations. It is widely used in creams and lotions as a suspending agent and pacifier. In veterinary applications, it functions as a topical and G.I. absorbent and as a component of poultices.
Cosmetics - Kaolin is used as an extender and suspending agent in a variety of cosmetic preparations. It is used in lotions, creams, powders and color cosmetics.
Food - Kaolin is use as an anti-caking agent for solids and as a clarifying agent for liquids during food processing.
Other - Kaolin clays are used in a wide variety of applications as fillers and extenders where high purity is required.
Typical Properties:
Kaolin (CAS# 1332-58-7) 96 - 99%
Water (CAS# 7732-18-5) 1 - 4%
Description Dry, free-flowing solid powder
Median Particle Size 0.18 microns
Pass Thru 325 Mesh 99.995%
Dry Brightness 87.5 – 88.5
Grade IR; material is gamma irradiated
Specific Gravity 2.60
Bulking Value 21.7 lbs/gal
Iron Slight reddish tint
Pb - Lead 10.0 ppm maximum
CO2 - Carbonate No effervescence
Acid Solubles 2.0% maximum
Escherichia coli Negative
Loss on Ignition 15.0% maximum
Packaging 50 lbs per bag
*Product may contain trace levels of crystalline silica at levels below 0.1%
Allergens – This material is produced from naturally occurring minerals and no allergens are added during the manufacturing process. The below allergens are no expected to be present in this product:
Cereals containing gluten and products thereof
Crustaceans and products thereof
Egg and products thereof
Fish and products thereof
Peanuts and products thereof
Soybeans and products thereof
Milk and products thereof (incl. Lactose)
Nuts and products thereof
Celery and products thereof
Mustard and products thereof
Sesame seeds and products thereof
Sulfur dioxide and sulfites at concentrations that may cause transfer from food
Packaging into food exceeding 10 mg/kg expressed as SO2
GMOs – This product is of mineral origin. Genetically modified organisms are not intentionally added nor are used during the manufacturing if this material. Thus, they are not expected to be present, though no testing is performed for GMOs.
Animal Testing – No animal testing has been conducted on this product on behalf of the distributor or the manufacturer.
Shelf Life / Storage – Under proper storage conditions, a five (5) year shelf life is recommended. Packages should remain unopened and protected from external contamination. The product should be protected from becoming damp or wet during storage. This can cause the formation of hard lumps in the bags, making the product more difficult to unload and disperse.
Stacking of packaged products may lead to product compaction over extended periods of time. For example, the bottom bags on a pallet of 25 kg (50 lb) bags may be more difficult to disperse/use after more than a year standing. It is suggested that palletized and bulk bagged products be stacked not more than two (2) high.
Please refer to the SDS for proper storage and handling of this material.
Disclaimer: This product is not UPS or produced under cGMP. Customers are responsible for determining if this product is suitable for their intended use. Bayville Chemical Supply Company, the distributor and manufacturer does not represent that this proposed product is suitable for any particular application.
