Thiele Kaolin B-80 is a powder pigment and filler used in paper coatings, plastics, elastomers, and industrial additives. It serves as both a filler and a pigment, enhancing the quality and performance of coatings and various formulations.

Chemical Family: Clays

Synonyms: Porcelain clay, White clay

Safety Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications

Properties

Physical Form
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ColorOff-white--
Decomposition Temperature (at 1022 °F Dehydroxylation)550°C-
pH Value (When tested as a 20% solids suspension)3.5 - 6--
Solvent Content0%-
Organic Solvents100%-
Melting Point / Melting Range1760°C-
Relative Density2.63--
Solids Content Other InformationNo further relevant information available.--
OdorOdorless--
Physical FormPowder--
Danger of ExplosionProduct does not present an explosion hazard--
Auto IgnitingProduct is not self-igniting--
Insoluble inWater--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen Residue Retained (325 mesh)max. 0.03%-
pH Value (Dry at 20% solids)3.5 - 5.5--
Moisture Content (Dry, Bulk & Bags)max. 1.5%-
Particle Size (Finer than 2 Microns)min. 85%-
Oil Absorption (g/100 grams, Typical)44g/100 gramsASTM - D 281
B.E.T Surface Area (Typical)21m²/g-
General Electric Brightnessmin. 81%-