Kaolin, also called China clay, is nearly white in color. It is chemically inert, non-abrasive and possesses a number of characteristics that make it desirable for use in a range of industries, including paper and paperboard, paints and coatings, plastics, cosmetics, concrete and agriculture among many others. Kaolin is derived from the mineral Kaolinite which comes from the Earth’s crust. Kaolin was first discovered in China and the name comes from two Chinese characters that mean “high hil...
