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Engineered Aluminum Silicate

Engineered Kaolin (Aluminium Silicate) is a naturally occurring alumino-silicate mineral, structurally optimised to function as a high-performance pigment extender in pigment powders and pigment paste systems. Its effectiveness is derived from platy particl...

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Key Benefits

Why Engineered Aluminum Silicate is the preferred choice for inks and pigments formulations

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Enhanced brightness and whiteness — low yellow index for clean optical background

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Improved colour clarity — reduced chromophore interference with coloured pigments

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Platy lamellar spacing — reduces pigment–pigment contact and suppresses agglomeration

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Improved dispersion uniformity in both water-based and solvent-based paste systems

Engineered Aluminum Silicate benefits Performance engineered for Inks and Pigments
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Suspension and rheological stability — prevents hard settling in high-solid pastes

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More consistent batch-to-batch optical performance

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Cleaner, more stable inorganic pigment extender vs conventional kaolin grades

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Advanced cryogenic magnetic purification for superior purity and optical neutrality

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Product Grades

Product Grades

Comprehensive range of Engineered Aluminum Silicate grades for diverse industrial applications

6 Specialized Grades

Each grade is engineered for specific performance requirements in inks and pigments applications

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Pearlgloss 90
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Pearlgloss 90

High-brightness hydrous kaolin with high aspect ratio for premium pigment pastes requiring superior optical neutrality, excellent dispersion, and clean shade development in high-strength organic pigment concentrates.

Pearlglan
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Pearlglan

Engineered hydrous kaolin with controlled platelet morphology and narrow PSD for pigment pastes requiring consistent optical performance, low yellow undertone, and reliable batch-to-batch reproducibility.

Pearlglan Plus
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Pearlglan Plus

Ultra-bright hydrous kaolin processed through advanced purification and micro-bleaching — industry-leading low Yellow Index for premium pigment pastes used in high-strength and colour-critical applications.

Glazex 90
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Glazex 90

Calcined kaolin for pigment pastes and dry pigment powders requiring additional brightness, improved TiO₂ spacing efficiency, and enhanced dry opacity contribution in the pigment system.

Hyperglan
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Hyperglan

Engineered calcined aluminium silicate with one-dimensional ultrafine particle structure for high-performance pigment pastes — provides superior brightness, enhanced light scattering support, and improved pigment utilisation.

Organic Pigment Powders Inorganic Pigment Powders Universal Pigment Pastes Pigment Paste for Paints Pigment Paste for Inks Industrial Grade Quality Tested
Inks & Pigments Application Matrix

Application Areas

Application areas listed against Engineered Aluminum Silicate in the Inks & Pigments application matrix

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Yellow / Orange Shades
Use Area 01

Yellow / Orange Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryYellow / Orange Shades

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Green Shades
Use Area 02

Green Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryGreen Shades

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Buff / Earth Tone Shades
Use Area 03

Buff / Earth Tone Shades

Application TypeInorganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryBuff / Earth Tone Shades

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Water-Based Universal Pastes
Use Area 04

Water-Based Universal Pastes

Application TypeUniversal Pigment Pastes

System / Sub-categoryWater-Based Universal Pastes

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High-Load Pigment Concentrates
Use Area 05

High-Load Pigment Concentrates

Application TypeUniversal Pigment Pastes

System / Sub-categoryHigh-Load Pigment Concentrates

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Interior Emulsion Tint Base
Use Area 06

Interior Emulsion Tint Base

Application TypePigment Paste for Paints

System / Sub-categoryInterior Emulsion Tint Base

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Offset / Specialty Ink Pastes
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Offset / Specialty Ink Pastes

Application TypePigment Paste for Inks

System / Sub-categoryOffset / Specialty Ink Pastes

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Product Sheet Applications

Applications

Applications listed for Engineered Aluminum Silicate in the Inks & Pigments product sheet

Organic Pigment Powders
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Organic Pigment Powders

Engineered Aluminum Silicate
Universal Pigment Pastes
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Universal Pigment Pastes

Engineered Aluminum Silicate
High-Solid Pigment Concentrates
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High-Solid Pigment Concentrates

Engineered Aluminum Silicate
Water-Based Pigment Dispersions
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Water-Based Pigment Dispersions

Engineered Aluminum Silicate
Inorganic Pigment Systems
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Inorganic Pigment Systems

Engineered Aluminum Silicate
Tint-Base Colour Systems
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Tint-Base Colour Systems

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Ceramic
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Ceramic

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Plastic & Polymer
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Plastic & Polymer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Engineered Aluminum Silicate in inks and pigments applications

Its platy lamellar particle structure creates effective pigment spacing, reducing agglomeration and improving dispersion uniformity. Advanced cryogenic magnetic purification removes discolouring impurities, delivering higher brightness, improved whiteness, and a lower yellow index for a cleaner optical background in colour-critical pigment systems.

Operated at temperatures down to –260°C, the magnetic system achieves exceptionally high sensitivity, effectively removing magnetic, paramagnetic, and trace iron-bearing mineral impurities — significantly reducing discolouring contaminants and resulting in higher brightness, improved whiteness, and lower yellow index.

The lamellar plate-like structure positions between primary pigment particles, creating effective inter-particle spacing that reduces pigment–pigment contact, minimises agglomeration and flocculation, and improves dispersion uniformity in both water-based and solvent-based paste systems.

Hydrous kaolin (Coating Clay 90, Pearlglan) provides effective pigment spacing, brightness, and optical neutrality. Calcined kaolin (Glazex 90, Hyperglan) adds internal porosity and increased brightness through thermal processing, enhancing dry opacity contribution and TiO₂ spacing efficiency in the pigment system.

Improved pigment utilisation, stable dispersion behaviour, reliable paste stability, reduced formulation variability, consistent optical performance, and enhanced suspension stability in high-solid pigment concentrates.

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