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IMERYS is a major supplier of high quality mineral additives to the plastics and film industries throughout the world.
Our portfolio for Plastics includes kaolin, calcined kaolin, surface treated calcined kaolin, calcium carbonate, coated calcium carbonate, and mica.
Our portfolio for Film includes calcined kaolin, calcium carbonate, coated and uncoated.
Our mineral processing expertise allows us to offer innovative mineral additive solutions to match the requirements of your plastic and film applications.
The FilmLink range of ultrafine ground calcium carbonates (GCC) is the leading mineral product in breathable film applications for the hygiene, medical and roofing markets.
In packaging applications (film and rigid) the use of engineered calcium carbonates, such as Supercoat, allow faster throughput during extrusion and downgauging of the parts with subsequent improvements in cost efficiency
Calcined clay grades (InFilm 200, PoleStar 200R) are used extensively as antiblock additives in plastic films and as infrared barrier additives in plastic films for agricultural and greenhouse applications. For more a more detailed study see the related topic below.
In the PVCu pipe and window profile industries coated calcium carbonates to enhance physical performance and maintain good colour and gloss.
For Thermosets we can supply a range of high whiteness materials where colour is critical and low cost materials where filling / bulking is needed.
All of our products are supported by a high standard of technical service, product development and research from a team of highly experienced scientists and specialists in the application of calcium carbonates and kaolins in the plastic and film industries. Please refer to these sections for examples of innovative products.
Product Related Literature
Imerys Products for Film & Packaging [833KB]
Imerys Products for PVC [551KB]
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Opacilite™ - An Opacifier for Thermoplastics
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