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Sericite Mica Malaysia mined sericite is a natural fine grained mineral belonging to the mica group. Sericite is a fine grained mica, similar to muscovite and illite belonging to a group of natural occurring minerals. Formation of sericite is through the alteration of feldspars mineral in areas that have been subjected to hydrothermal alteration typically associated with copper, tin, or other hydrothermal ore deposits. It is a hydrated potassium alumina silicate with similar mineral composition and structure to kaolin. Hence, it has the characteristic of mica as well as clay mineral with SG about 2.6- 2.9. This unique Malaysian sericite has excellent smoothness with a very fine particle size. It can also be opalescent or completely matte.The addition of Titanium dioxide and iron oxides to mica is what brings the vast variety of colors available. The crude fine clayare recovered from the ground by excavating itafter taking off the overburden which varies in terms of the different location. They are then further processed to various sizes of ground mica powder either through the wet or dry process. Mica is used in industrial applications such as paints and in cosmetic applications, mould lubricant in the rubber industry, fluxing agent in welding electrodes and reinforcement in plastics. It has been widely used in colour cosmetic products ranging from compact foundation to lipsticks by major leading brands in the cosmetics industry over the last 20 years. Sericite improves smoothness and adhesion to the skin so that make up can be worn longer without flaking and creasing.It gives consistency to colours with its relative transparency, making it applicable to all shades and adds a soft translucent sheen to the final product. The Scanning Electron Microscope Pictures shows that it has the flakes, large aspect ratio, and smooth surface and is very fine powder.

Calcium CarbonateOur Calcium Carbonate Powder is produced from high grade limestone. Calcium carbonate powder is widely used in different industries mainly as cheapening fillers. The lack of stearic acid treatment differentiates it from Coated Calcium Carbonate Powder. Calcium carbonate is used with the aim to lower the material and production costs of the end products. Besides that, it will also enhance certain properties of the end products. Various particle sizes ranging from 325 mesh to 1000 mesh are available for a wide range of uses such as in Paints, Inks, Paper, Rubber, Adhesive, PVC, Plastic, Masterbatch and Latex. [less]

Talc Powder Magnesium SilicateTalc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. It occurs as foliated to fibrous masses, and in an exceptionally rare crystal form. It has a perfect basal cleavage, and the folia are non-elastic, although slightly flexible. It is the softest known mineral and listed as 1 on the Mohs hardness scale. It has a specific gravity of 2.52.8, a clear or dusty luster, and is translucent to opaque. Talc is not soluble in water, but it is slightly soluble in dilute mineral acids. It is a non-abrasive, inert mineral that is colorless, odorless and imperceptible which makes it excellent as functional filler for various industries such as paint, plastic, rubber etc. [less]