MDH- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE

MDH stands for Magnesium Hydroxide. It is a white, odourless, powdery, naturally occurring mineral insoluble in water.

MDH- MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE AREAS OF USE

Plastics MDH is a flame retardant commonly used in plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. MDH helps make plastics less flammable in the event of a fire by absorbing heat and slowing the spread of flames.

Textiles: MDH is also used in textiles as a flame retardant. It is used to impart flame retardancy to fabrics such as cotton, polyester and wool.

Rubber: MDH is also used as a flame retardant in rubber. It is used in rubber products such as tyres, conveyor belts and gaskets.

Paper: MDH is used as a filler in paper. It helps to increase the strength and stiffness of paper.

Paints and coatings: MDH is used as a filler in paints and coatings. It helps to make paints and coatings more durable and long lasting.

Composites: MDH is used as a filler in composites. It helps to increase the strength and stiffness of composites such as glass fibre and carbon fibre.

ATH- Aluminium Hydroxide

ATH stands for Aluminium TriHydroxide. It is a naturally occurring mineral, the most common element after aluminium. ATH is a white, odourless, powdery, water-insoluble substance.

ATH- Aluminium Hydroxide Uses

Aluminium trihydroxide (ATH) is a white, odourless powder used as a flame retardant, filler and smoke suppressant. It is used in a wide variety of industries, including

  • Plastics: It is a flame retardant commonly used in plastics such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. In case of fire, it helps plastics become less flammable by absorbing heat, slowing the spread of flames.
  • Textiles: Used to add flame retardancy to fabrics such as cotton, polyester and wool.
  • Rubber: Used in rubber products such as tyres, conveyor belts and gaskets.
  • Paper: Helps to increase the strength and stiffness of paper.
  • Paints and coatings: Helps make paints and coatings more durable and long-lasting.
  • Composites:. Helps increase the strength and stiffness of composites such as glass fibre and carbon fibre.

CALCINE KAOLEN

Calcined kaolin is a type of kaolin that is given superior optical and physical properties by heat treatment at about 1100°C. This process changes the chemical structure of kaolin, making it harder, brighter and more reactive.

CALCINED KAOLIN USAGE AREAS

Paper: Calcined kaolin is used to increase the gloss and opacity of paper. It also makes paper stronger and more durable.

Ceramics: Calcined kaolin is used to increase the strength and hardness of ceramics. It also makes ceramics whiter and brighter.

Paint: Calcined kaolin is used to make paint more durable and longer lasting. It also makes the paint brighter and more opaque.

Plastic: Calcined kaolin is used to make plastic stronger and harder. It also makes plastic more heat resistant.

Rubber: Calcined kaolin is used to make rubber stronger and more wear-resistant. It also makes rubber more heat resistant.

Other benefits of calcined kaolin are

  • Increases water absorbency
  • Increases oil absorbency
  • Improves dispersion properties
  • Increases wear resistance
  • Increases chemical resistance

CALCIUM CARBONATE

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) is a chemical compound commonly known as limestone. In nature, it is most commonly found in ancient rocks and seashells. Calcium carbonate is a white, odourless and tasteless powder. It is very slightly soluble in water.

Uses

  • Building materials: It is used in the production of lime, cement and mortar.
  • Paper: Used to increase the gloss and opacity of paper.
  • Plastic: Used to make plastic stronger and harder.
  • Paint: Used to make paint more durable and longer lasting.
  • Food: Used as a food additive. It is used to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
  • Agriculture: Used to remove soil acidity.
  • Medicine: Used as a calcium supplement.

Calcium carbonate is a safe substance to use. It is non-toxic and does not cause skin irritation. Calcium carbonate is also non-flammable and non-explosive.

Other benefits of calcium carbonate are

  • Increases water absorbency
  • Increases oil absorbency
  • Improves dispersion properties
  • Increases wear resistance
  • Increases chemical resistance
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