A white, odorless, and heavy crystalline solid used as a filler, extender, or pigment. It is insoluble in water and highly stable, making it useful in various industries.
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Powder
C₁₅H₂₄ (terpenes)
233.39
Heavy weight = high shipping cost, purity grade variation, sedimentation issues
Offers high-purity, precipitated and natural grades; controls particle size and brightness; used in paints, plastics, and rubber.
Paints & Coatings: Used as pigment extender and brightener in white paints; Plastics: Adds weight and improves opacity; Oil & Gas Drilling: Used in drilling fluids to increase density; Medical: Radiopaque agent in X-ray imaging (barium meals); Rubber Industry: Improves strength and durability of rubber compounds.
