Clay Lumps

China clay LUMPS

Description - Ceramics and pottery

 A primary component in making china, porcelain, and sanitary ware due to its high

plasticity and heat resistance.

 Used for pottery, tiles, and other ceramic products where strength and a bright white color

are desired

Paint and coatings

 Functions as an extender and filler that improves durability, whiteness, and hiding power.

 Adds corrosion resistance and helps stabilize pigments.

Rubber and plastics

 Used as a filler and reinforcing agent in rubber products like tires to enhance properties.

 Adds strength without significantly increasing weight.

Description - Ceramics and pottery

 A primary component in making china, porcelain, and sanitary ware due to its high

plasticity and heat resistance.

 Used for pottery, tiles, and other ceramic products where strength and a bright white color

are desired

Paint and coatings

 Functions as an extender and filler that improves durability, whiteness, and hiding power.

 Adds corrosion resistance and helps stabilize pigments.

Rubber and plastics

 Used as a filler and reinforcing agent in rubber products like tires to enhance properties.

 Adds strength without significantly increasing weight.

Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

 Found in cosmetics like facial masks, lotions, and soaps because it's gentle and absorbs oil.

 Used in pharmaceuticals as a non-toxic, chemically inert filler in things like pills

Fuller's Earth powder is a highly absorbent clay used in personal care for its ability to absorb excess oil and impurities from the skin and scalp, helping to treat acne and dandruff. It is also used to cleanse pores, exfoliate the skin, condition hair, and soothe inflammation from rashes or sunburns. Beyond beauty, it has industrial uses, acting as an absorbent for oils and grease, a carrier for pesticides, and a filtering agent in various industries.

Cosmetics & Pharma: Used as a binder, thickener, and exfoliant in creams, lotions, powders,

and toothpaste.

Description - Ceramics and pottery

 A primary component in making china, porcelain, and sanitary ware due to its high

plasticity and heat resistance.

 Used for pottery, tiles, and other ceramic products where strength and a bright white color

are desired

Paint and coatings

 Functions as an extender and filler that improves durability, whiteness, and hiding power.

 Adds corrosion resistance and helps stabilize pigments.

Rubber and plastics

 Used as a filler and reinforcing agent in rubber products like tires to enhance properties.

 Adds strength without significantly increasing weight.

Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

 Found in cosmetics like facial masks, lotions, and soaps because it's gentle and absorbs oil.

 Used in pharmaceuticals as a non-toxic, chemically inert filler in things like pills

primarily iron oxide, are ancient natural pigments used for millennia in art (cave paintings, paints),

rituals (body paint, burials), cosmetics (blush, lipstick), construction (coloring concrete/bricks),

agriculture (soil amendment), metallurgy (polishing), and even for skin protection, prized for their rich

red color and mineral properties, acting as a binder or coloring agent across diverse cultures and

industries.

Artistic & Decorative Uses

 Pigment: Ground into powder, used in paints (oil, water-based), inks, and for coloring pottery

designs or slipping pottery surfaces.

 Cave Paintings: One of the earliest pigments used by humans to create art.

 Wood Preservation: Mixed with animal fat to protect and enhance wooden tools and

ceremonial items.

Cultural & Ritualistic Uses

 Body Paint: Applied to skin and hair for decoration (e.g., Himba, Maasai people).

 Rituals & Burials: Used in ancient burial practices and ceremonies.

 Cosmetics: Ingredient in natural makeup like blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick.

Washed china clay is a purified, bright white clay used widely as a filler, extender, and coating in paper, paints, rubber, and plastics to add smoothness, strength, and brightness; it's also key in ceramics, cosmetics (face masks, powders), pharmaceuticals (tablets, anti-diarrhea medicine), detergents, and even organic farming as a plant protectant. Its high purity and inertness make it versatile for improving product finish, texture, and performance across industries. 

• Paper Industry: Filler and coating for better brightness, smoothness, gloss (art paper, cardboard).
• Paints & Coatings: Extender, improves scrub resistance, tinting strength, and rheology.
• Rubber & Plastics: Functional filler to enhance stiffness, strength, and durability.
• Ceramics: For high-quality, high/low-voltage ceramics, tiles, and sanitaryware.

Key Uses of China Clay Lumps:

 Paints & Coatings: Acts as an extender, brightener, and anti-settling agent, improving opacity

and flow.

 Plastics & Rubber: Improves mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and electrical insulation

in cables, moldings, and rubber products.

 Ceramics: Essential for sanitary ware, floor/wall tiles, dinnerware, and refractory bricks due to

its mechanical strength.

 Cosmetics & Pharma: Used as a binder, thickener, and exfoliant in creams, lotions, powders,

and toothpaste.

 Agriculture: Serves as a carrier for pesticides and fertilizers, and as a protective film for crops.

 Electrical: Provides electrical insulation for high-voltage components and wires.

 Construction: Used in white cement and for dust suppression on roads

China clay (Kaolin) lumps

are versatile minerals used across industries for their fine texture, whiteness, and binding

properties, primarily serving as fillers and extenders in paints, plastics, rubber, paper (for gloss/opacity),

and ceramics (sanitaryware, tiles), while also being crucial in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals (as excipients),

and even agriculture for pesticide carriers.

Key Uses of China Clay Lumps:

 Paints & Coatings: Acts as an extender, brightener, and anti-settling agent, improving opacity

and flow.

 Plastics & Rubber: Improves mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and electrical insulation

in cables, moldings, and rubber products.

 Ceramics: Essential for sanitary ware, floor/wall tiles, dinnerware, and refractory bricks due to

its mechanical strength.

 Cosmetics & Pharma: Used as a binder, thickener, and exfoliant in creams, lotions, powders,

and toothpaste.

 Agriculture: Serves as a carrier for pesticides and fertilizers, and as a protective film for crops.

Yellow ochre lumps,

a natural earth pigment, are ground into powder for uses in paints, dyes, cosmetics, and ceramics,

providing warm yellow tones, while also acting as a stable, non-toxic coloring agent in plastics, cement,

concrete, and even traditionally for sun protection, insect repellent, or healing in some cultures. Artists

use it for warmth in paintings, while industries incorporate it for stable coloration and UV resistance in

various materials.

Artistic & Decorative Uses

 Paints & Coatings: Adds warmth, used in underpaintings, glazing, and creating opaque tints with

white.

 Wood Stains: Fills pores and provides color for furniture and wood surfaces.

 Ceramics & Plaster: Used for coloring building materials like stucco and concrete.

Industrial Applications

 Plastics & Rubber: Provides durable, stable yellow coloration.

 Textiles: Used as a dye.

 Adhesives: Can be used as a component in adhesive formulations.