Markets & Applications

AUTOMOTIVE

Bitumen Foils: Mica coarse are widely used in production of bitumen foils that are attached onto the inner frame structured of vehicles to dampen vibrations. It can be also applied in a spray form in less accessible areas.

Brake pads & Clutches: Thanks to its high thermal resistance and platy structure, mica is added to frictional systems to impart better heat transfer in conjunction with noise reduction.

Body Paints: Mica creates a pearlescent visual effect in the automotive paints and coatings seen on the Interior plastics and exterior body coating.

PAINTS & COATINGS

Paint Fillers: An application where mica is widely used for its reinforcement properties, preventing cracks in particularly thick films as the drying process induces shrinkage. Thanks to its barrier properties, mica brings high value in external renderings and anti-corrosive paints.

Pearlescent Pigments: Indian mica flakes are the only natural substrate that provide a pearlescent effect once it has been coated with TiO2 or Fe2O3.

Speciality Coatings: Muscovite mica is an important technical additive in increasing resistance to weathering and promoting durability.

COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE

The reflective properties of ground mica make it a valued ingredient in cosmetic products. Mica is added to eye shadow, lipsticks, blushes, body glitter and nail polish to create pearlescent effects. Mica powder is used as an effect filler in personal care applications such as shampoos and conditioners.

BUILDING MATERIAL

Fibre Cement: Mica is used in high engineered fibre cement to impart dimensional stability in moisturising conditions and passive fire protection.

Plasterboard & Joint compound: Mica is used primarily as an anti-cracking and reinforcing additive. It provides good rheological properties and allows the smooth application of the joint paste.

PLASTICS

Mica acts as a reinforcing additive and filler in the production of lightweight plastic products. Mica powder improves rigidity and heat-resistance, reduces warpage and shrinkage, provide vibration suppression and barriers.

Thanks to its low coefficient of thermal expansion, mica imparts dimensional stability in complex and long shape plastic pieces.

WELDING ELECTRODES

Mica brings added value both during the rod manufacturing step (ease the extrusion) and the welding itself. During welding, the platy structure acts like a shield protecting the molten steel from ambient air oxidation and moisture.

DECORATIVE

Several niche markets highly appreciate mica for its glittering and aesthetic effects. Mica can be found in various products such as decorative ceramics, wall papers, stationery, and festival decorative items.

RUBBER

Due to wet ground mica powder’s platy structure, its used as a demoulding agent during the vulcanisation process and as an anti-sticking powder when several rubber pieces are stacked together.

DRILLING

Another conventional use of mica is as a mud constituent for oil & gas drilling. Its main role is to seal the borehole walls to prevent leakage and pressure loss when the drill encounters fractured areas.

AUTOMOTIVE

Bitumen Foils: Mica in coarse and highly delaminated flakes are widely used in bitumen foils production that are attached onto the inner vehicle frame structures to dampen vibrations. It can be also applied in a spray form in less accessible areas.

Brake pads & Clutches: Thanks to its high thermal resistance and platy structure, mica is added to frictional systems to impart better heat transfer in conjunction with noise reduction.

Body Paints: Mica creates a pearlescent visual effect in the automotive paints and coatings seen on Interior plastic and body coating.

PAINTS & COATINGS

Paint Fillers: An application where mica is widely used for its reinforcement properties, preventing cracks in particularly thick films as the drying process induces shrinkage. Thanks to its barrier properties, mica brings high value in external renderings and anti-corrosive paints.

Pearlescent pigments: Indian mica flakes is the only natural substrate that provides a pearlescent effect once it has been coated with TiO2 or Fe2O3.

Speciality Coatings: Muscovite mica is an important technical additive in increasing resistance to weathering and promoting durability

COSMETICS & PERSONAL CARE

The reflective properties of ground mica make it a valued ingredient in cosmetic products. Mica is added to eye shadow, lipsticks, blushes, body glitter and nail polish to create pearlescent effects. Mica powder is used as an effect filler in personal care applications such as shampoos and conditioners.

BUILDING MATERIAL

Fibre Cement: Mica is used in high engineered fibre cement to impart dimensional stability either in moisturising conditions or in passive fire protection.

Plasterboard & Joint compound: Mica is used primarily as an anti-cracking and reinforcing additive. It provides good rheological properties and allows the smooth application of the joint paste.

PLASTICS

Mica acts as a reinforcing additive and filler in the production of lightweight plastic products. Mica powder Improves rigidity and heat-resistance; reduce warpage and shrinkage; provide vibrations suppression and Barrier.

Thanks to its low coefficient of thermal expansion, mica imparts dimensional stability in complex and long shape plastic pieces.

WELDING ELECTRODES

Mica brings added value both during the rod manufacturing step (ease the extrusion) and the welding itself. During welding, the platy structure acts like a shield protecting the molten steel from ambient air oxidation and moisture.

DECORATIVE

Several niche markets highly appreciate mica for its glittering and aesthetic effects. Mica can be found in various products such as decorative ceramics, wall papers, stationery, and festival decorative items.

RUBBER

Due to mica’s platy structure, its used either as a demoulding agent during the vulcanisation process, or as an anti-sticking powder when several rubber pieces are stacked together.

DRILLING

Another conventional use of mica is as a mud constituent for oil & gas drilling. Its main role is to seal the borehole walls to prevent leakage and pressure loss when the drill bit encounters fractured areas.