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SA-1 Kaolin

Wilklay SA-1 is a high quality, finely pulverized, airfloat kaolin clay filler with properties specifically selected for the coatings, adhesives, rubber, and other industries. It features low viscosities in aqeous systems and performs as a soft clay in rubber compounds. It is an alternative to Pioneer kaolin.

Specific Gravity: 2.6
Moisture, Max% as produced: 1.0
325 mesh residue, Max: 1.0
GE Brightness, % average: 79.5
pH (28% solids), average: 5.4
Oil Absorption, g/100g clay: 32
Viscosity, 62% solids, cps*, max: 400
Raw Color: Cream

Particle size:
% Finer than 20 microns: 97
10 microns: 91
5 microns: 80
2 microns: 60
1 micron: 47
0.5 microns: 35

Out Bound Links

• (Materials - Parent) Kaolin - Al2O3.2SiO2 or Al2Si2O5(OH)4 - Hydrated alumina silicate, Pure clay mineral

  China Clay

• (Typecodes - Type) 1: KAO - Kaolin

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