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Opacifying kaolin pigments and process for making same by reacting with sodium hydroxide in water

US5089056A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1989
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/60
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An opacifying pigment with enhanced light scattering properties for use as a paper coating or filler material is produced by reacting kaolin in the presence of water with sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide at a temperature in excess of 60.degree. C. The kaolin is reacted with the hydroxide in a concentration to produce a molality of at least 0.1.

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