Technical grade
Kaolin Clay in Kenya
Kaolin Clay is a versatile industrial mineral primarily used in the paint and coatings industry. Characterized by its fine particle size and smooth texture, it enhances the opacity and gloss of paints. This clay is also employed in agriculture as a soil conditioner and in various personal care products. Its critical applications extend to construction materials and ceramics, supporting key industries that demand high-performance minerals for diverse formulations.
Main applicationPaints and coatings — enhances opacity and gloss
Kaolin Clay plays a significant role in enhancing the quality and performance of various products across multiple industries. Its applications in paints improve both functionality and visual appeal, making it a critical mineral for manufacturers. In agriculture, its use promotes healthier soil and crops, underscoring its value in the agricultural sector.
Also known as
- China Clay
- Kaolinite
- E559
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Packaged in 25 kg bags for ease of handling and transportation.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
This product is a fine powder, predominantly composed of kaolinite, known for its low abrasiveness and excellent plasticity. Its physical form as a powder allows for easy incorporation into various applications. Kaolin Clay’s particle size and purity make it suitable for use in paint formulations, ceramics, and personal care products. When purchasing, technical buyers should consider specifications such as moisture content and particle size distribution.
Delivery
Kaolin Clay in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Paints and coatings — enhances opacity and gloss
- Ceramics — improves the white firing properties and texture
- Agricultural applications — serves as a soil conditioner and pest deterrent
- Plastics — acts as an effective filler to improve material properties
- Cosmetics — used for its absorbent and thickening qualities
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves the aesthetic quality of paints, enhancing final product appearance
- Increases the durability of ceramics by providing strength during firing
- Enhances soil health and crop yield in agricultural applications
- Acts as a filler in plastics, reducing costs without compromising quality
- Provides absorbent properties in cosmetics, improving formulation performance
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for Kaolin Clay in Kenya?
Kaolin Clay in Kenya is also referred to as China Clay, Kaolinite and E559. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Kaolin Clay in Kenya is supplied?
Kaolin Clay in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Kaolin Clay in Kenya look like?
Kaolin Clay in Kenya is described as fine white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Kaolin Clay in Kenya used for?
Common applications include paints and coatings — enhances opacity and gloss, ceramics — improves the white firing properties and texture, agricultural applications — serves as a soil conditioner and pest deterrent, plastics — acts as an effective filler to improve material properties and cosmetics — used for its absorbent and thickening qualities. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Kaolin Clay in Kenya?
Kaolin Clay in Kenya is supplied to the Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Construction & Admixtures, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Kaolin Clay in Kenya available in?
Kaolin Clay in Kenya is supplied in Packaged in 25 kg bags for ease of handling and transportation. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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