Aluminum silicate

Aluminum silicate uses and applications include: Reinforcing agent, extender, pigment in reinforced plastics, dental cements, glass industry, rubber, wire and cable insulation; paint fillerextender; manufacturing of semiprecious stones, enamels, colored lakes; catalyst in refining petroleum; filler in rubber, shoe soles, paper, printing inks; water softener; in detergents; abrasive, absorbent, opacifier in cosmetics; pigment; TiO2 extender; in washing compds.; thickener for foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals; anticaking agent in foods; in cellophane for food packaging; filler in food-contact rubber articles for repeated use Aluminum silicateis a