Astra-Glaze™ kaolin
Product Description
Astra-Glaze™ is a regular brightness, fine #1 particle size, coating kaolin applied worldwide in the production of a variety of paper grades.
Application
The fine particle size of Astra-Glaze™ contributes to sheet gloss and coater performance. It is particularly effective in paper coatings with calcium carbonate due to its ease of gloss development. Astra-Glaze™ is a versatile pigment, ideally suited for top coating applications in the production of coated paper and paperboard.
Shipping
Astra-Glaze™ is shipped in slurry, dry bulk and bag forms. For more information regarding shipping or other mineral product information please contact us.
Key Typical Properties
Property |
Typical Value |
|---|---|
Brightness, GE |
88 |
Particle Size (% < 2 µ) |
96 |
Slurry Solids, % |
70 |