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Pearlglan & Pearlglan Plus

20 Microns introduces PEARLGLAN PLUS, an ultra-refined hydrous kaolin engineered through advanced multi-stage beneficiation, micro-bleaching, and precision-controlled micronization. With an industry-leading extremely low Yellow Index, controlled PSD (200–50...

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Advantages

Key Benefits

Why Pearlglan & Pearlglan Plus is the preferred choice for inks and pigments formulations

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Ultra-low Yellow Index — ensures clean whites and brighter colors in premium inks

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High brightness and clean optical response — maintains high-energy reflection

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Highly dispersible in all resin systems — fast wetting, zero flocculation

Pearlglan & Pearlglan Plus benefits Performance engineered for Inks and Pigments
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Low abrasion — protects rollers, plates, and anilox rolls on high-speed presses

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Platy particle morphology — enhances holdout and gloss retention in offset varnish inks

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Precision PSD (200–500 nm) — smooth film formation with no haze or mottling

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Product Grades

Product Grades

Comprehensive range of Pearlglan & Pearlglan Plus grades for diverse industrial applications

2 Specialized Grades

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

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Pearlglan

Hydrous kaolin for flexo, gravure, and offset inks, providing excellent platy morphology, good brightness, controlled PSD, and reliable pigment extension performance.

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Pearlglan Plus
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Pearlglan Plus

Ultra-bright hydrous kaolin with industry-leading low Yellow Index for premium sheetfed offset, heatset, and gravure inks, delivering superior shade cleanliness and optical clarity.

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Application Areas

Application areas listed against Pearlglan & Pearlglan Plus in the Inks & Pigments application matrix

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Sheetfed Offset
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Sheetfed Offset

Application TypeOffset Inks

System / Sub-categorySheetfed Offset

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Applications

Applications listed for Pearlglan & Pearlglan Plus in the Inks & Pigments product sheet

Sheetfed Offset Inks
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Sheetfed Offset Inks

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Heatset Offset Inks
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Heatset Offset Inks

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Gravure Inks
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Gravure Inks

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Aqueous Flexographic Inks
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Aqueous Flexographic Inks

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Publication Inks
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Publication Inks

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Premium Packaging Inks
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Premium Packaging Inks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pearlglan & Pearlglan Plus in inks and pigments applications

Pearlglan Plus undergoes an advanced purification and bleaching process that removes iron and chromophore impurities to achieve an ultra-low Yellow Index unmatched by standard kaolin grades.

Sheetfed offset, heatset offset, publication inks, gravure inks, and aqueous flexographic systems where superior brightness, shade purity, and optical clarity are critical.

Platy particles align parallel to the film, enhancing holdout, improving gloss retention in offset varnish inks, and ensuring clean, uniform ink films with excellent print consistency.

Yes, it demonstrates excellent compatibility with alkyd, rosin-modified, acrylic, styrene-acrylic, PU, and UV resin systems in both water-based and solvent-based inks.

Pearlglan Plus is engineered for stable viscosity, zero flocculation, and excellent dispersion, ensuring consistent performance and reliable press stability during long production runs.

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