All About Kaolin

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Kaolin Clay for Industrial Specialties VALUE FROM THE GROUND UP

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Kaolin Clay for Industrial Specialties

VALUE FROM THE GROUND UP

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Welcome to KaMin LLC — a new company with a 70-year

tradition of exploring, mining and processing kaolin

clay. Originally part of the J.M. Huber Corporation, today,

we are a portfolio company of IMin Partners — an owner

of specialty minerals and chemical businesses.

So, what is new about KaMin LLC? In

addition to new ownership, we have a

new company name and product names,

a new headquarters in Macon, Georgia,

and, most importantly, a renewed focus.

At KaMin, LLC, kaolin clay is our only

product. With no other product lines to

distract us, our entire organization is

committed to making KaMin the

company that customers think of first

when they think of kaolin clay.

We’re energized about our new identity

and our singular focus, but we suspect

that you may be more pleased about

what hasn’t changed. We have the

same great products, the same great

plants, the same great people and the

same great service. Our goal is still

your total satisfaction, all of the time.

A partnership with KaMin means value

from the ground up. This means we go

out of our way to find the very best

people in every discipline, including

the geologists in our exploration

department, the engineers in our

plants, our technicians in the lab and

our customer service representatives

who coordinate your shipments. This

team of world-class professionals works

tirelessly to continuously improve our

processes and optimize our equipment

and efficiencies. We are committed

to creating the greatest value possible

for you.

As the kaolin clay experts, we operate

at the intersection of nature and

technology. The chemistry of your

formulations may be complex, but

your choice of kaolin clay supplier is

easy — KaMin.

Value From the Ground Up

KaMin’s plants are

strategically located

in Georgia’s Kaolin

Belt, one of the most

desirable commercial

deposits of kaolin clay

in the world, because

of its purity and unique

morphology.

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1 MACONManufactures the most industrial products among the kaolin plants

Processes:– Ozonation and magnetic separation

(pioneered by KaMin)

– High speed centrifugation

– Calcination technology

– Surface treatment capabilities

– Corporate Headquarters and Research & Development

3 wrensProcesses:– Chemical separation (pioneered

and patented) for fine particle processing

– Proprietary milling process

– Surface treatment capabilities

– Calcination technology

2 sandersvilleProcesses:– Ozonation and magnetic separation

(pioneered by KaMin)

– Chemical separation

– High-speed centrifugation

– Flotation

– Calcination technology

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Kaolin is one of the most common minerals on earth, but deposits of commercial size and purity are relatively rare.

The Origin of Kaolinite

Kaolinite – commonly known as

kaolin clay and China clay – is a

naturally occurring mineral

with the chemical make-up of:

Al2Si2O5(OH)4

Seventy million years ago, the Atlantic

coastline stretched from Columbus to

Augusta, and the southern part of

Georgia was covered by the sea. The sea

wore down the Piedmont Rocks and

deposited a variety of minerals,

including an abundance of kaolinite,

along the former coastline, in what we

refer to today as Georgia’s kaolin belt.

Particle Morphology of Various Minerals

Crude kaolin clay can be found in

two types of deposits. Primary kaolin

deposits are mined where they

originally formed, while sedimentary

deposits are formed when primary

deposits are weathered and transported

to another location. As a result,

primary and sedimentary crude kaolin

clay exhibit different physical

properties. Primary kaolin is coarse in

particle size and is very platy. The platy

nature results in very high aspect

ratios. Primary deposits in Georgia can

respond favorably to traditional

brightness beneficiation, while the

primary deposits found in the United

Kingdom do not respond as well to

brightness beneficiation.

Sedimentary kaolin deposits represent

the majority of the kaolin clay that is

mined in Georgia. Sedimentary kaolin

is traditionally finer in particle size

and less platy in nature when

compared to its primary counterpart.

Mineral morphology impacts the

performance of the final product and

“aspect ratio” is used to predict the

performance. Aspect ratio reflects the

ratio of the diameter of the pigment

divided by its thickness. Higher aspect

ratios indicate more “platiness.”

Kaolin clays are platy (lamellar), provid-

ing the following benefits:

— impart barrier properties (tires,

rubber membranes, adhesives,

coatings)

— impart smooth extrusions (plastic,

polyester, rubber, pultrusion)

— impart good coating “hold-out”

Shape Aspect Ratio Example

Cube 1 Zirconia, Flourite, Halite, Pyrite, Feldspar

Sphere 1 Plastic, Glass, Latex Sphere

Block 1 – 4 Anatase, Quartz, Barite, Calcite

Plate 4 – 30 Kaolin, Talc, Pyrophyllite, Sulfur

Flake 80 – 200 Mica, Metallic Pigments, Graphite

Fiber 20 – 200+ Sepiolite, Glass Fiber, Talc, Attapulgite, Wollastonite

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Unlike air-floated kaolin production, wet process beneficiation used by KaMin LLC dramatically improves the purity, consistency and brightness of nature’s kaolin deposits.

Crude clay is “blunged” at the mine

and this represents the first of

numerous engineering steps in

developing custom grades of kaolin.

Crude kaolin is blunged with water,

dispersants and pH-adjusting

chemicals to make the product fluid.

Sand is removed using a dragbox or

degritting centrifuge and the kaolin is

ready for passage from the mine to

the plant. The kaolin is moved to the

plant through a series of underground

pipes, the longest stretch being 26

miles. This is just the beginning of the

water-wash process.

Once at the plant, crude kaolin is

“centrifuged” to separate coarse and

fine particle fractions. This is often

called “cutting” the product.

A magnetic separation process

(developed by us) is used to remove

iron-stained anatase titanium dioxide

and other impurities. This process is

finely tuned to remove even slightly

magnetic contaminants.

The most efficient method of

increasing brightness of grey crudes is

ozonation – a chemical oxidation of

organic contaminants. In addition,

chemical leaching reduces the iron

contaminants to a soluble form. These

unwanted oxides are then washed-out

during the filtration step. Chemicals

are added to flocculate the particles for

efficient vacuum filtration. This washes

the kaolin and effectively increases

solids.

After filtration the product falls into a

high speed mixing tank where

dispersants “fluidize” the slurry. This

slurry can then be shipped for some

customer applications, or undergo

further processing, including drying,

milling, calcining or surface treatment.

Kaolin Beneficiation Wet Process Options

Crude ore blending

Crude ore dispersion High shearHigh horsepower

Differential flocculation

Rotary vacuum filters

Shipping

Shipping

Shipping

OzonationMagnetic separationLeaching

Underflow

Shipping

To delaminated clay process

DragboxScreensCentrifugeCyclones

Degritting

Crude slurry blending

Crude clay brightening

Centrifugal fractionation

Overflow

Brightening

Filtration

Spray drying

Pulverization

Calcination

Pulverization

Slurry makedown

Beneficiating crude kaolin clay is a complex, care-

fully controlled process to create dozens of finished

products that add important functional properties

to manufactured goods and materials.

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Types of Kaolin Clay

Physical Characteristics

Finding the right kaolin clay supplier doesn’t have to be complicated.

At KaMin LLC, our quality reserves and no-hassle business practices allow you to produce the highest-quality products for your customers.

Typical Physical Analysis

Process Type Water-washed Calcined Airfloat (hard) Airfloat (soft)

Specific Gravity 2.60 2.63 2.60 2.60

325 Mesh Residue 0.01 – 0.03 0.01 – 0.02 0.10 – 0.40 0.30 – 0.75

% Moisture as produced 1 – 3 0.5 – 1 1 – 3 1 – 3

pH @ 28% solids 6.0 – 8.0 5.0 – 6.0 4.5 – 5.5 4.0 – 4.5

%Brightness 81 – 92 90 – 94 71 72

Oil absorbtion g/100g 25 – 45 60 – 80 20 – 40 20 – 40

Surface area, m2/gm 11 – 24 7 – 17 22 – 26 12 – 15

Particle Size–2 Microns

+5 Microns80 – 1000 – 6

60 – 705 – 15

92 – 970 – 3

60 – 7012 – 20

Strokes equivalent particle diameter, m 0.2 – 4.0 0.6 – 2.0 0.3 – 0.5 0.9 – 1.3

Alpha quartz % <0.1 <0.1 1.5 – 3.8 <0.1

TiO2% 0.5 – 2.5 0.5 – 1.5 0.5 – 2.5 0.5 – 2.5

Composition Water-Washed Calcined Airfloat (hard)

Al2O3 % 39 45 38

SiO3 % 45 53 45

TiO3 % 0.5 – 2.5 0.5 – 1.5 0.5 – 2.5

Fe2O3 % 0.36 0.30 1.7

CaO % 0.05 Trace 0.02

K2O % 0.02 Trace 0.27

%LOI @ 950ºC 13.59 0.0 13.80

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BrightnessSince kaolin is widely used to extend

white pigments (like TiO2) and because

of its consistent performance in

white-base formulations (like paints,

plastics and sealants), brightness is

often a critical factor in selecting the

right kaolin. As you might expect,

brightness is important in white

coatings but kaolin’s index of

refraction is relatively low which also

allows use in dark colors without

impacting tint strength.

Particle Size and Particle Size DistributionThe size of the primary kaolin clay

particle does not change with

beneficiation. In fact, with the

exception of delaminated kaolin,

the primary particle size that is found

in the crude deposit will remain

constant through the entire water-

washing process. This distinction is

what separates one manufacturer’s

performance from another and

underscores the importance of

dedicated research, planning and

exploration programs. Formulators

are sensitive to batch-to-batch

variations in particle size distribution.

KaMin’s grades of kaolin are carefully

manufactured to minimize this

naturally occurring variation.

Mining In order to ensure the properties of the

final kaolin product are consistently

within specifications, significant time

goes into the planning and mining of

the crude kaolin. Mine planning begins

with core drilling on 100-foot centers

to fully characterize the properties of

the crude. The cores are analyzed in

KaMin’s reserve analysis laboratory for

physical properties including

brightness, particle size, residue and

pH. As the kaolin is mined it is

stockpiled based on the physical

properties measured during core

testing. Final crude blends are

determined by optimizing the

properties of each stockpile for the

finished product.

pHAs mentioned earlier, consistent pH

is necessary to ensure easy formulation

in the end-use application. Consistent

pH is also critical to the processing of

kaolin. The pH of the kaolin is targeted

at 6 – 8 for efficient processing and in

order to reach minimum viscosity.

Viscosity and pH are rigorously

monitored from crude to finished

product because they are critical to the

efficiency and quality of many

processes – including centrifuging,

spray-drying and slurry production.

DispersionOne of the single-most important steps

to incorporate kaolin is a formulator’s

understanding of its dispersion

properties in water- and solvent-based

systems. See the chart on page 10 for

more discussion.

ContaminantsThe chart on page six discusses

common contaminants encountered

when mining crude kaolin.

How to Choose the Right Grade of Kaolin

Cores are drilled at pre-set intervals.

The cores are brought to the core test lab where

tests are performed to determine quality.

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Calcined Calcination results in air voids within

the clay particle (air – solid interfaces)

thereby increasing light scattering and

contributing to “dry hide.”

Calcined kaolin clay is produced when

hydrous kaolin is heated to over

1000°C. The crystal structure of the

calcined clay becomes amorphous. The

rearrangement of the crystal structure

of kaolin which comes with a loss of

hydroxyl groups makes calcined clays

harder, more abrasive and more porous

than their water-washed counterparts.

Calcined clays are available in powder

or slurry form.

Physical Properties of Kaolin Clay

Water-washed Water-washed kaolin is the work-horse

of the industry. Its wide use as an all

purpose filler and extender make it the

industry standard for driving down

total formulation costs.

Water-washed kaolin ranges from

ultra-fine (Polygloss® 90 and KaMin™

HG-90 kaolin) to coarse particle size

grades (KaMin™ 35 kaolin).

Water-washed Delaminated

Delaminated clays are processed

through specialized milling devices

that separate “booklets” into individual

platelets. Booklets describe the natural

stacks of kaolin that are inherent to

the mineral deposit.

Delaminated kaolin is ideal for barrier

applications – from paint primers to

tire inner liners for example – due to

its platy nature and high aspect ratio.

After proper dispersion, the plates

come to rest forming a barrier that

creates a “torturous path” for water, air

and other contaminants to penetrate.

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Polygloss® 90 SEM

KaMin™ 70C SEM

SEM idealized

delamination

KaMin™ 35 SEM

SEM delaminated clay

feedstock

1 High aspect ratio

2 Improves gas / vapor barrier

resistance

3 Provides bridging

4 Excellent exterior durability

5 Controlled penetration

6 Improves opacity and tint strength

7 Reduces “mud cracking”

8 Helps extend calcined clay

Calcined clays have different physical

properties than water-washed clays:

— Hardness: abrasion and scrub

resistance in coatings, reinforce-

ment in rubber

— Low moisture sensitivity: urethanes,

wire and cable

— Porosity: air voids provide light

scattering and extension of TiO2 in

highly filled systems, such as

interior flat paints

KaMin produces ultra-fine (KaMin™

2000C) and medium particle size

(KaMin™ 70C) grades. Oil absorption

and water demand are key factors in

choosing the right calcined kaolin.

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90

80

70

60

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30

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Polygloss® 90

K HG90

K90/90B

K80/80B

K35/35B

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Particle Size Distributions of Water Washed Kaolins

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Determining which form is right for your operation will have an impact on formulation, production and price.

Choosing the Ideal Form is Easy

Each product form has advantages,

depending on the application and

annual usage.

A key factor may also be storage. Bulk

storage (in silos) may be easier with a

bead or slurry while small or bulk bags

are preferred for powder products.

Formulators of water-based systems

currently using kaolin in powder form

should consider switching to kaolin

clay in bead form to:

— Lower raw material costs

— Reduce dusting

— Increase packaging options

SEM Spray-dried beads SEM PG90 Powder beads

Form Slurry Spray-dried beads Powder

60-70% solids in water300 – 500cps

Bulk density 560 – 880 gr/lt Bulk density 192 – 480 gr/lt

Major Uses High volume, water-based applications

Water-based systems where high speed mixing is available

Solvent based or 100% reactive coatings, adhe-sives and inks, plastics applications, water-based systems where only low shear making is available

Example Uses Water-based…Fabric coatingCeramic tile adhesiveCarpet adhesivesRoofing shingle granulesLatex house paints

Water-based…House paintsIndustrial coatingInksAdhesivesRubber compounding

All systems…Coatings Inks Adhesives Plastics Agriculture

Relative nuisance Zero dust Low dusting More dusty

Available Bulk trucks, bulk rail Bags, bulk bags, dry bulk rail

Bags, bulk bags

Cost Comparison Lowest cost kaolin form in bulk; freight costs impacted by proximity to kaolin plants in Georgia

Lowest cost kaolin form in bags and super stacks

Higher cost kaolin form

Incorporation Ease no dispersing required – water-based system only

Dispenses in water-based systems with high shear mixing. Extremely difficult to disperse in non aqueous systems

Disperses easily in any system including solvent, solvent-free and water systems

Key Benefits Easy to use on site, easy to incorporate, low cost for high volume

Lower cost vs. powder form, lower dusting vs. powder form. Takes up less room in warehouse or on a truck

Most versatile. Can be used in almost all binder systems

Kaolin spray dried beads are hydro-

philic, and therefore, can be easily

dispersed in water-based systems when

high-speed mixers are available. The

water in the system, combined with

high speed mixing, disperses the spray

dried beads into its individual particles.

The same is not true for solvents

(acetone, mineral spirits, xylene and

even ethanol) which are usually not

hydrophilic enough to open the spray

dried beads. The exception is if the

mixing is extremely intensive, such as

with the use of sand mills or Banbury

mixers. Most grades of water-washed

kaolin clay are available commercially

in slurry, bead or powder form.

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Chemically treated kaolin

Packaging OptionsOnce the kaolin clay is engi-

neered to spec, KaMin LLC

offers a variety of packaging

options, including:

— Small kraft bags

— Bulk bags

— Bulk truck carrier

— Bulk rail carrier

Some formulators choose surface-

treated kaolin to marry kaolin’s

particle shape, chemical resistance and

brightness with a treatment

that maximizes the kaolin’s value in

their end-use application.

Application Product(s)

Rubber nucap® 100G nucap® 190Wnucap® 290W

A functionalized silane is reacted onto a base kaolin product to improve the balance of mechanical properties. The functionality of the silane allows the kaolin to react with the rubber during vulcanization rather than just be surrounded by the rubber particle. This improves the balance of tensile strength and elongation.

Wire and Cable Polyfil® WC and Polyfil® WC-426

Low moisture calcined kaolin treated with a hydrophobic functional silane reinforces the compound and improves dispersion and wet electrical insulation properties.

nylon nylok® 171

Calcined kaolin does an excellent job reinforcing nylon. A silane treatment on kaolin speeds dispersion and allows chemical coupling to take place, increases crosslink density and physical properties.

Epoxy / Adhesives nulok® 390

nulok® 390 is a fine particle size water-washed kaolin treated with a functional silane to improve dispersion and increased tensile strength vs. untreated fillers.

Lithographic inks Lithosperse® 7005CS

Improved dot definition, reduced misting, easy dispersibility and water-resistance are all achieved when a unique chemical treatment is applied to the right particle size kaolin for ink applications. Lithosperse® 7005CS is used in inks because it: – economically imparts the ideal rheology to inks – can be post-added and still achieve excellent nPIRI grinds – resists migration into the fountain solution, allowing long uninterrupted printing runs

KaMin LLC scientists choose base

kaolin products and surface treatments

to optimize performance for various

applications:

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Kaolin clay from KaMin LLC features consistency and uniformity with high brightness, narrow particle sizes and low oil absorption.

Paints and CoatingsFrom water-based, solvent-based and

even specialty coatings like powder

and electro-deposition, KaMin’s kaolin

clay is a valuable additive that can

extend more expensive raw materials

and decrease total formulation costs.

— TiO2 extension

— Functional filler

— Extend without compromising gloss

Decorative Cement/Pool FinishesIn specialty cement applications – like

swimming pool systems and color

brick finishes – kaolin clay can add

exterior durability and acid resistance.

Adding all-natural, pH-neutral kaolin

clay to the finish coat will address

environmental concerns and will stand

up to harsh conditions without frosting

or early mud cracking.

InkKaMin’s flagship ink additive,

Lithosperse® 7005CS, is a two-in-one

super-additive for lithographic inks.

This thixotropic wonder will help build

the body you need, providing ease of

dispersion and outstanding print

quality, while extending more costly

pigments or additives.

Applications Functional Fillers and White Powder Extenders

We are proud to offer our customers

analytical and application testing services

in our plant laboratories. Customers are

encouraged to partner with us to address

formulation challenges such as polymer

compatability, particle size distribution,

mineral analysis, grind reading, viscosity

measurements and much more.

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Crop ProtectionIn an environmentally conscious

market like crop and food

development, kaolin clay is valued for

its absorptive qualities and neutral pH.

Kaolin has found uses as a carrier for

miticides, pesticides and herbicides.

Adhesives Due to low cost and excellent

reinforcing properties, kaolin clays are

commonly used as extenders in

adhesives and sealants. There are a

variety of different particle sizes, forms

and surface treatments from which to

choose. Water-washed kaolin clays are

pH neutral and, acid and alkaline

resistant. With a low Moh’s hardness,

water-washed kaolin is not abrasive to

equipment. The platy nature of kaolin

clay imparts improved settling

resistance (compared to common

calcium carbonate fillers).

RubberKaMin kaolin grades are formulated in

compounds for an endless array of

rubber products, in a broad range of

end-use markets. From tires, gaskets,

belts, plugs, and mats, to thousands of

unique molded, extruded and

fabricated parts, KaMin’s treated and

untreated kaolin clays meet the

demanding needs of its broad customer

base.

— Reduce vapor and gas permeability

— Partial replacement for carbon black

— Reinforce rubber matrix

— Excellent TiO2 extender in

white-rubber applications

PlasticsTreated calcined clay in nylon disperses

easily, improves impact resistance and

extends and reinforces the compound

without water release. Wire and cable

compounders use both treated and

untreated kaolin, depending on their

requirements for mechanical and wet

electrical properties. Water washed

kaolin extends titanium dioxide in

lower melting thermoplastics

Kaolin for Free-FlowKaolin clay is an excellent additive to

dry powder mixtures – especially in

high humidity environments – to

reduce product caking/lumping,

bridging (in silos), poor flowability and

clogged and blocked filters. Free-flow

agents work like ball bearings between

product particles. Hydrous kaolin or

calcined clay can assist in equalizing

moisture by separating the dry-product

particles and reducing inter-particle

contact. This prevents moisture

molecules from linking and adversely

affecting flowability.

— Leveling compounds (latex powder)

— Rubber slip agents

— Plastic chips

— Herbicides, pesticides and biocides

— Pet food and feed stock

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Product applicationsApplication Water-washed kaolin:

High BrightnessWater-washed kaolin: Moderate Brightness

Delaminated kaolin Calcined kaolin Treated kaolin

Coatings

Flat (Matte) KaMin™ 35/35B,KaMin™ 80/80B

Polyplate® P KaMin™ 70C/ KaMin™ 2000C

Satin or EIFS Polygloss® 90,KaMin™ HG90

KaMin™80/80B, KaMin™ 90/90B

KaMin™ 70C/KaMin™ 2000C

Gloss KaMin™Tek 2001Polygloss® 90

Tinting Paste KaMin™ HG90 KaMin™ 80

E-coat KaMin™ 611

Primer KaMin™ 35/ 35B, KaMin™ 90/90B

Polyplate® P/P01,Polyplate® HMT KaMin™ 611

Inks

Lithographic / Offset Polygloss® 90 KaMin™ 90 Lithosperse® 7005CS

Gravure Polygloss® 90 KaMin™ 90

Flexo Polygloss® 90 KaMin™ 90

Screen Polygloss® 90 KaMin™ 90

Adhesives

Water-based KaMin™ 35/35B, KaMin™ 80/80BKaMin™ 90/90B, KaMin™ 95

Polyplate® HMT/ Polyplate® P

Solvent-borne KaMin™ 35, KaMin™ 90 Polyplate® P01

Polyurethane KaMin™ 70C, KaMin™ 100C

Hotmelt KaMin™ 70C

Rubber

non-black rubber Polyfil® HG90 Polyfil® F/FB,Polyfil® X/XB

Polyfil® DL Polyfil® 70/90 nucap® 100G. 190W, 290W nulok® 390

Tire (barrier) Polyfil® HG 90 Polyfil® F/FB, Polyfil® 35 Polyfil® DL

General Rubber Polyfil® F/FB,Polyfil® X/XB

Polyfil® DL Polyfil® WC, WC-426

Butyl Rubber Polyfil® 80

Plastics

General Plastics Polyfil® HG90, Polygloss® 90

Polyfil® F Polyfil® DL, KaMin™ 611

nylon nylok® 171

Polyolefins, PvC Polyfil® 70

Wire and Cable

Thermoplastic Polyfil® HG 90 Polyfil® XB Polyfil® 70

EPDM Polyfil® HG 90 Polyfil® XB Polyfil® DL/DLX Polyfil® WC, WC-426

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Product applications continued

Application Water-washed kaolin: High Brightness

Water-washed kaolin: Moderate Brightness

Delaminated kaolin Calcined kaolin Treated kaolin

Latex Powder

Free Flow KaMin™ HG90 KaMin™ 90 Polyplate® P

Crop Protection

Carrier KaMin™ 80/90

Cement and Tile

Rheology Polyplate® P

Filler KaMin™ 90/90B KaMin™ 70C

Polish / Wax

Mild abrasive KaMin™ 70C/ KaMin™ 2000C

Kaolin grades by particle size / shapeDescription Spray-dried beads Powder (pulverized beads) Major Benefit

Water-Washed Kaolin

Ultra-fine KaMin™ HG 90KaMin™ TEK 2001

Polygloss® 90 Maintains high gloss, high brightness

Ultra-fine KaMin™ HG slurry Maintains high gloss, medium brightness

Fine KaMin™ 90B KaMin™ 90 Brightness, cost

Moderate-fine KaMin™ 80B KaMin™ 80 Low cost dry kaolin

Coarse KaMin™ 35B KaMin™ 35 Exterior durability, low oil absorbtion

Moderate- fine KaMin™ 95 slurry KaMin™ 95 slurry is only available in slurry form; economical and moderate brightness

Platy, fine KaMin™ 611 Highest brightness and most platy

Delaminated kaolin Polyplate® P Polyplate® P01 Barrier/ controlled penetration

Delaminated kaolin Polyplate® HMT Highest aspect ratio

Treated Water-Washed Kaolin

Fine Lithosperse® 7005CSB Lithosperse® 7005CS Hydrophobic, improves rheology in offset inks, compatible with Uv cure systems

Ultra-fine nulok® 390 Amino functional, high brightness

Calcined Clay

Moderate particle size KaMin™ 70C Brightness, hardness, low moisture, opacity in highly filled systems

Moderate particle size KaMin™ 80CKaMin™ 100C

High brightness, low moisture, reinforcementHigh brightness, very low moisture, for use in moisture cure system

Fine particle size KaMin™ 2000C High brightness, best TiO2 extension in highly filled inks and coatings

Treated Calcined Clay

Moderate particle size Polyfil® WC Organosilane treated for hydrophobicity, good electrical performance

Fine particle size Polyfil® WC 426 Organosilane treated for hydrophobicity, good electrical performance

Moderate particle size nylok® 171 Amino functional for reinforcing polyamide systems

Blue shade indicates these products are also available in slurry form typically 70 percent solidsScale: Ultra-fine <0.3µ | fine <0.4 – 0.6µ | moderate <0.7 – 1.5µ | coarse >1.6µ

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KaMin [email protected] www.kaminllc.com

THERE ARE nO IMPLIED WARRAnTIES OF MERCHAnTABILITY OR FITnESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Refer to KaMin LLC’s Standard Conditions of Sale for the only express warranties applicable to the KaMin LLC products. Products incorporating KaMin products are not warranted by KaMin LLC. In no event is KaMin LLC liable for consequential damages.

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KaMin™ is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.Lithosperse® is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.nucap® is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.nulok® is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.nylok® is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.Polyfil® is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.Polygloss® is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.Polyplate® is a registered trademark of KaMin LLC for kaolin clay.

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