Whiting Chalk Powder is a soft, white, sedimentary carbonate rock, chemically identified as calcium carbonate (CaCO₃). Known for its purity and versatility, it plays a crucial role in industries like paints, plastics, construction chemicals, and rubber.
Primarily used in the paint industry, Whiting Chalk Powder enhances the base colour and provides a luxurious, soothing effect. It is applied after plastering and gypsum and before the final coat of paint.
Additionally, it is used in:
- Distemper
- Cement Primer
- Wood Primer
- Texture Paint
- Spray Plaster
- Putties, Fillers, and Undercoats
We provide the powder, free from impurities, offering a broad range of particle sizes and colour grades tailored to suit diverse applications.
Applications of Whiting Chalk Powder
| Industry | Applications |
|---|---|
| Paints & Coatings | Enhances coverage, opacity, and provides matte finishes. |
| Texture Coatings | Adds texture and volume, ensuring smooth finishes. |
| Construction Chemicals | Used in primers, fillers, and surface preparations. |
| Rubber | Improves hardness, abrasion resistance, and prevents caking during processing. |
Key Uses and Benefits
1. Paints and Coatings Industry
Whiting Chalk Powder is indispensable in the paint industry due to its:
- Pigment Extender: Increases paint volume without altering color, reducing costs while maintaining opacity and coverage.
- Matting Agent: Creates non-reflective, matte surface finishes in paint formulations.
2. Plastics and Polymers Industry
In plastics, Whiting Chalk Powder enhances:
- Stiffness and Impact Resistance: Serves as a filler to improve the mechanical properties of plastic products.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduces production costs without compromising product quality.
- Reinforcing Agent: Strengthens plastic composites, improving dimensional stability and durability.
3. Rubber Industry
Whiting Chalk Powder plays a key role in rubber manufacturing by:
- Acting as a filler, improving hardness, abrasion resistance, and performance in products like tyres, gaskets, and conveyor belts.
- Serving as an anti-caking agent, preventing rubber sheets or pellets from sticking during storage or transportation.
Why Choose Our Whiting Chalk Powder?
- High Purity: Free from impurities, ensuring optimal performance across all applications.
- Wide Range: Available in various particle sizes and colour grades to meet specific industry needs.
- Versatile Applications: Trusted by industries such as paints, plastics, construction chemicals, and rubber.
- Customer-focused: Customized solutions to match diverse requirements with prompt delivery.
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