MLA GROUP OF INDUSTRIES

111/230 Harsh Nagar, Kanpur -208012 ( INDIA )

Ph : 0512-2555292, 09336116592 email : info@mlagroup.com

MLA Group manufacturers range of chemicals that can be divided in

the following basic categories :-
1) Precipitated Silica and silicates (of calcium and aluminium)

2) Zinc oxide active (high surface area)

3) Metallic Stearates (Zinc Stearate, Calcium Stearate, Aluminium, Barium, Cadmium,

Sodium, Potassium, Lithium Stearate)

4) PVC Heat Stablizers (one packs- lead based and calcium-zinc non toxic) in powder and
flakes form.
5) ADC (Azodicarbonamide) blowing agents.

6) Micronized functional mineral fillers such as levigated china clay, calcite, dolomite, talc,
barytes, calcined clay).

7) Plastic lubricants – PE wax, Paraffin wax substitute, EBS ( ethylene bis stearamide ),
PETS ( Penta erythritol tri and tetra stearates), GMS and one pack lubricants for pipes,
masterbatches etc

8) Esters for food and cosmetics ( sorbitan mono and tri stearates, ethylene glycol mono and
di stearates, sodium stearoyl lactylate )

9) Pharmaceutical excipients ( 22 products )

 MLA GROUP ORGANIZATION CHART

CMD MANAGER R&D

MR.K.M.AGARWAL MR. N.N KAPOOR
9415040977

MD
MR.SUMIT AGARWAL
9336116592

FACTORY DIRECTOR
MR. ABHISHEK KANODIA
7985284355

OPERATION MARKETING MANG . MANG . PUR CQC MANAGER

MANAGERS MANAGERS OFFICE/CREDIT- Suraj Agarwal TUSHAR/ MRS.
1. Nishant Behl ANUJ TIWARI 9335091069 SUNITA PANDEY
1. SUBODH 2. S. K. Sahu. 9336432992
SHARMA 3. Anjani Rai
2. VIK HYAT 4.Saurabh Tiwari
SHUKLA 5. Rajesh Mishra
3. CIRIL BRUCE
6. P. k. Sinha
4.ARTI PODDAR MANAGER MANAGER FACTORY PRODUCTION MANG. ACCOUNT DIRECTOR MANAGER
5. TOSHI TRIVEDI EXPORTS SAMPLE QC Jitendra ADMIN HR&
etc(20-30 Nos. ) MANAGER.
Jaiswal(Silica)/Abhay
Tomar ( SPCL )/
PRETEEK SAURABH ADMIN
MANAGER GUPTA
VIKAS DIXIT SHIVENDRA Deepak Rastogi ( AGARWAL MR.
7706902445 9956684475 ROHIT 9305873178 9336849137 NARENDRA
ADC+CMP1 + KCI) +
SINGH
Tiwariji ( Tulsi) BAJPAI
7706902447 9919402526
VISION AND GROWTH PLAN FOR NEXT 3 YEARS

 To achieve the sales and growth targets as defined in subsequent page

 To be in top three position in india for each product that we manufacture
(march31,2017)
 To increase turnover to 200 crores ( march 31, 2021 )
 To create value for company, empolyees, society and nation

PRODUCTWISE SALE GROWTH TARGET

product Current mthly Planned sale Mar
sale ( mt ) 25
Mar 24

Ppt silica 600-650 1000-1100 (new

spray drier
expansion)

ADC 100-120 200-250

Stearates 700-800 1000-1200

Zinc oxide act 250-300 500-600

minerals 1800-2100 2800-3000

One pack 150-230 400-500

PE wax / EBS/ 50-60 150-200

Esters

Pharma 100-120 200-250

excipients
PRODUCTS INTRODUCTION
SILICA
Precipitated silica also called hydrated silica / amorphous silica / silicic acid / synthetic silicon dioxide /
white carbon , is unique as a material because of the following :-
1) Inert material – no reaction with most acids and weak alkalies.
2) Pure white, fluffy.
3) Very versatile – can be precipitated to change the set of properties such as bulk density, surface
area, water absorption, particle size, porosity, water of hydration and refractive index.
4) High absorption – 250% means it can take up 2.5 times its own weight of powder before changing
from powder to paste.
5) Very low bulk density after fine grinding, it is lighter than most materials.
6) High surface area this is because silica is made from tiny nano-particles which are bound together
to give secondary particles, resulting in tiny pores in the secondary particles, hence silica is a
porous material (you can imagine how the surface area of a solid ball would increase if holes are
drilled through it), leading to high surface area.

Following grades are available

NK-4HS : for all applications – paint, pesticides, inks, plastics where very fine particle size is important. It
has particle size much finer than INSILCO’s WESSALON /SIPERNATT or Madhu’s MFIL-PHARMA. In
pesticides gives better suspensibility. It is also very light (low bulk density) compared to above competing
products. Bulk density is as low as 0.08 gm/cc.

NK-4 : for pesticides/salt/other applications with lower cost than above. HS stand for micronized form, so
NK_4HS is the finely ground form ( micronized form ) of NK_4, so it is bit costlier. On grinding product
becomes lighter and finer.

NK-2/NK-3 : Flash dried silicas for rubber with low cost but properties equivalent to VN3 of
Degussa/Insilco in almost all respects, but powder form, not spray dried ( SD ), so some flying loss is there.
Main USP of our product is that it is cheaper compared to spray dried and finished rubber product
properties are almost like spray dried. The performance of ppt silica in rubber depends on the surface area
which should be between 160-180 sqm/gm for most applications such as tyre, conveyor belts, v belts,
moulded rubber etc

NK-3SD ( spray dried silica in micro pearl form or grains like salt ) : We are also making spray dried
granules ( salt like ) which madhu, insilico and gujrat multigas make. This grade is heavy and does not fly
during mixing. Currently the product is mostly suited to black and coloured rubber where extreme
whiteness is not required. We have 3 different grades of this product
NK-3-SD : medium cost with medium surface area, for most of the general rubber mfrs
NK-3-SD-R : highest surface area and cost, for sensitive rubber applications
NK-3SD-GR : granulated / pelletized version of NK-3-SD
NK-7 : high absorption grade, having absorption capacity 500% against 260% of normal silica grades,
hence very usefull for anti-caking, free flow and conversion of liquids to powders – like salt, detergents,
antioxidants etc..

NK-70 : all applications from rubber to pesticides where economy is main criteria.

NK-1 : same as above with better lightness and absorption.

NK-5 : low cost silica for rubber with properties comparable to FW Insilco.

NK-50 / NK-50L : very low cost silicas with colour variation to some extent ( made from rejects , that is
why it is low cost )

HCS : hydrates calcium silicate, it has many physical properties comparable to silica such as very light
nature/fluffy (low bulk density, water absorption 350 – 400% but is basic/alkaline with pH 10. It can hence
be used for all kind of anti-caking, free flow, thickening application where alkaline pH is tolerable.

NK-3HST : for anti caking in food grade products likes spices, seasonings, coffee concentrate, milk
powder etc. Also as a thickening agent in toothpaste specially in transparent gels
NK-3HS : Cheaper version of NK-3HST, slightly less absorption, non transparent in toothpaste
NK-30 HS : Abrasive silica, used for polishing action in toothpastes
NK-370 : Ultrafine and ultralight silica used where very low bulk density or fine particle size is required
SILICA : SPECIALITY GRADES
NK-20AHS : Micronized precipitated aluminium silicate against P820 (Sipernatt 820 )of Degussa
(imported product) and ZEOLEX of Rubber, USA. It is used as 15-30% replacement of titanium dioxide
pigment in paints. It is also good reinforcing agent for costly synthetic rubbers. Its proper name is sodium
aluminium silicate
MAGNIL magnesium carbonate substitute silica with a sweet after taste which can be used in food
applications such as pan masala. It is mixed with kattha and lime powder and coated on supari to avoid
reaction between them which happens due to ingress of moisture and leads to reddening
Competitors : Madhu chemicals, Bhavnagar, Gujrat Multigas, Tata Silica, Akshar silica
 APPLICATIONS OF PRECIPITATED SILICA
APPLICATION :-

1) Cables
reinforcing agent
2) Rubber
reinforcing agent
3) Plastics
reinforcing agent
anti blocking agent
4) Paints/Inks
matting agent
thickening agent
5) Pesticides
absorbing the liquid medicine (carrying agent)
free flow/anti cacking
suspending agent
6) Table Salt
anti caking /free flow
7) Detergents
anti caking /free flow
8) Pharmaceuticals
anti caking/free flow in powder form medicines
suspending agent in syrups
for tablet coating
9) Animal Feed
anti caking /free flow
10) Cosmetics
thickening agent in creams
anti caking /free flow in powders
11) Pigments
to improve lightness/fluffiness
anti caking /free flow
12) Chemicals
to convert liquid to powder by absorbing on itself
anti caking /free flow
inert filler
to improve lightness
13) Toothpaste
Thickening silica : to form transparent gel with sorbitol.
Abrasive silica : to give polishing /cleaning to teeth.
APPLICATIONS OF ALUMINIUM SILICATE
Cables - Semi reinforcing filler.

Rubber - Semi reinforcing and fast curing (due to alkaline pH) filler.

Plastics - Semi reinforcing agent

Paints / Inks - To replace 20% TiO2 in melt ensulation paints.

Paper - To improve whiteness and lightness.

ACTIVE ZINC OXIDE VS NORMAL ZINC OXIDE ( BENEFITS OF ACTIVE )
Active Zinc Oxide is different from normal French process zinc oxide (white seal – 99.5%) for which there
are so many manufacturers in India in many ways. White Seal is manufactured by melting and vaporization
of zinc metal/dross and collection of the oxidized vapour. This is a a relatively simple process. Active on
the other hand is manufactured by a very elaborate process of removal of all metals from raw materials
such as zinc chloride and zinc sulphate (including lead, arsenic, iron, cadmium, nickel, manganese, copper
etc. many of which are rubber poisons. Rubber poisons are free metals which initiate oxidation and
breaking of cross links, reducing the properties with time.). This is followed by precipitation, filtration,
drying, partial calcinations, micronizing, surface treatment and packing. This process is capital and
technology intensive. The most renowned manufacturer of this product is Bayer’s/ Lanxess of Germany
who bring in their product from Taiwan and sell in India. Also there are two renowned Indian
manufacturers - Transpek and Rubamin. Their process is by product based and they make from zinc
hydroxide. We are the only manufacturer to do over 20 years of RND on this product with lots of
fundamental and application related research. We are also the largest for active zinc oxide in terms of
capacity, with an installed capacity of 1000 tons per month. Following are benefits of active / transparent
zinc oxide over the normal white seal zno -

1) Different grades of active zno have 3-10 times higher surface area than white seal( white seal of
French process zinc oxide is the normal zinc oxide used everywhere which has 99.5 % zinc oxide
purity and 5-6 sqm/gm surface area). Since rubber curing or vulcanization is a chemical reaction in
which the sulphur, accelerator and zinc oxide (activator) chemically react to produce cross links
responsible for strength, surface area of zinc oxide determines how effective it is in this reaction.
Hence active zinc oxide can be used in 20-40% less dosage compared to white seal. Normally white
seal is used at 5 phr, whereas active zinc oxide can be used upto 3 phr. Even then it gives
improvement in properties, specially abrasion resistance. 3rd party rubber lab reports are available
for the same. Overall this brings a cost saving of Rs 80-90 per kg of zinc oxide to the customer.

2) Since active zinc oxide does not have any harmful free metals, it gives better ageing properties in
rubber. But in food and pharma rubber application like in injection vial caps etc., where heavy
metals are not at all tolerable, there is a direct visible benefit of active zinc oxide. Free metals can
also be tested by hydroquinone test, prescribes in ISI where no of free metal particles can be
counted as pink spots. In this test also active zinc oxide will never show even a single pink spot
whereas there may be numerous in white seal.

3) It is compatible with transparent rubber formulations because of its low refractive index and low
pigmenting value compared to white seal.

4) In applications where other fillers are not used, any kind of reinforcement from the essential
ingredients is welcome. Here also active zinc oxide is useful as it gives much better reinforcement
and shows remarkable improvement in physical properties.

GRADES

ZINCOSIL T-150 : This is the best grade , developed against Bayers aktiv zinc ( Lanxess now ) and is
also costliest. It is preferred in latex products, pharmaceutical rubber products, adhesives and many
other types of expensive rubber products. It has surface area 40-50 sqmtr/gm and zno 93-94 % and can
be used 30-40% reduced dosage. Colour is cream, which is characteristic for active zinc oxide of these
specifications, just like Lanxess and Transpek. It gives translucency in rubber.
 ZINCOSIL MLA 900 :- This grade having surface area 20-25 sqm/gm and 89-92% as zinc oxide
content is useful for all applications and can replace white seal very well. It has slightly lower price that
white seal. It can also be used in 30-40 % reduced dosage due to higher surface area. Colour is white. It
gives translucency in rubber.
ZINCOSIL MLA -700 :- This grade having surface area 15-20 sqm/gm and 90-95 % as zinc complex
salt ( basic zinc carbonate) is more economical that white seal and can be used in same dosage or
around 10-15 % reduced dosage also. Colour is white.
ZINCOSIL MLA-200 : this grade is developed against Pan Continental of Taiwan, grade C-30. It has
around 80-85 % zinc complex salt and surface area of 15-20 sq mtr/gm. It is much more economical
than white seal and can be used in same dosage as white seal. Colour is white.
Zincosil MLA-300 against Pan Continental CS-03, Global thailand grade 234, AML Punjab etc (
zinc complex 80-90 %, surface area 15-25 sq mtr/ gm ) : This product can be offered only to those
customers who are already taking above grades or ask for very low priced material since already using
a product in that price range.
ZINCOSIL T-48 ( transparent grade ):- This grade is specially designed for complete transparency in
transparent rubber products, like transparent soles, TT racket skin, pharma transparent rubber products
etc
HIZINC 80 : this is off colour ( brown to slight gray ) calcined zinc oxide used in fertilizers etc, with
low cost

You can also expect the question that if your active zinc oxide has 70-95% zinc oxide content what is
the balance? The answer is that zinc oxide active is not exactly zinc oxide chemically. Chemically it is
a complex salt of zinc oxide, hydroxide and carbonate. We express the % as Zno only for
standardization and testing purposes. Active portion in the material is 80-99% as per different grades,
just like what seal has 99% zinc oxide, active zinc has 80-99% of the complex salt. For example in
MLA 900 which has 90 % as zinc oxide, the balance is around 5-6 % water of hydration or loss on
ignition and 2-4% is the calcium and zinc carbonates, which are not harmful for rubber in any way.

GENERAL USES OF ZINC OXIDE

Rubber
- As a activator in rubber vulcanization (curing) to make the accelerator more effective to help
sulphur cross linking.
Plastics
- As a UV – Protector
- As a Soni pigment for whiteness
- To Improve Strength
Paints / Inks
- As an anti Fungal
- As a semi-pigment for whiteness
Animal Feed
- As a Zinc supplement for metabolic activity.
Pharma
- As a zinc supplement for metabolic activity.
- As an anti-fungal for skin.
Cosmetics
- As an anti-fungal for skin powders and ointments.
Pigments/Chemicals
To convert further to other zinc derivatives.
Ceramics/Glass
- As a chemical constituent in vitrification.
UNIFLOW metallic stearates
Zinc and calcium stearates are made from reaction of zinc /calcium /aluminium salt with stearic acid. They
are fine white powders, very smooth and slippery and sticky in feeling and having a typical smell (which is
of stearic acid). The smell is less is costlier grades of stearic acid. Apart from zinc and calcium stearate
which are highest selling items, we also make aluminium, barium, magnesium, sodium and cadmium
stearates. There are two most important properties of stearates due to which they find so many applications.

1) They melt on heating to form clear oil. Hence they can be mixed easily with polymers which are in
powder form, after which the mixed powder when it goes in extruder or other heated processing
equipment, the stearate would melt to provide lubrication between the polymer molecules. Zinc
Stearate is used in lower melting polymers such as HDPE, LDPE, PP as it melts at 120 c and
calcium stearate is is used in high melting polymer such as PVC as sit melts at 160 C. Why only
stearates are used, not other solid oils because of their fineness and dryness, due to which they can
mix more easily and uniformly than other liquid lubricants or sticky powders.
2) They can not mix with water under any conditions as they are organic and water is inorganic. If we
put as spoonful of zinc stearate overs water taken in a beaker, it will form a layer over the water.
Now if we dip our finger in the water, zinc stearate will go around will go around our finger inside
the water, and our finger will come out dry. This hydrophobic property is used for waterproofing.
Calcium stearate is mixed in very small % in cement paint/snowcem, which is in powder form. This
improves the waterproofing property of the cement paint.
3) In wood finishes (sanding sealers), zinc stearate is used a thickener for the solvent. Why it is used is
that, for this purpose a transparent and stable filler which is white and light, fine and having good
oil absorption is needed. Most importantly its refractive index should match with the solvent and it
should be transparent. Zinc stearate has these properties.
4) In EVA compounding, zinc stearate not only plays the role of lubricant as discussed in point 1
above, but also plays role in vulcanization, i.e. it is chemically involved in the vulcanization
reaction.
5) Aluminium Stearate has the property of forming gel with organic solvents such as kerosene and
MTO on heating. This waterproof transparent gel is applied as waterproofing on the canvas
tarpaulins mostly used by military. Also Aluminum stearate is an anti-settling agent in paints. The P
and H grades are distearates and we make mono stearate grade separately, the specification name of
which is Alst -MST. Aluminium tristearate we are still in the process of developing
6) In petrochemical plants manufacturing plastic resins like polyolefins ( HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE ) or
PP ( polypropylene ) cast or znst are used as acid scavengers and neutralizers. They react with the
transition metal radicals used as catalysts in the process as well as chloride ions which can form
HCL and degrade ( reduce stability ) of the polymer during storage and at the time of usage in
downstream applications. Petrochemical companies are huge and have thousands of tons per day
production, hence even though stearates are used in ppm levels, their total quantity is quite big ( 30-
150 tons per month ).

The various grades that we have of zinc and calcium stearates are as follows :-

DLI : this grade is a very fine thermally stable grade that is made by our own proprietory process
developed by our R&D. It is very fine in particle size, due to which is closely compares in bulk density
( it is light ) to precipitated ( wet process ) stearates made by certain manufacturers. However
precipitated grades have been phased our worldwide because although they are light, they have lot of
impurities and are not thermally stable. Our DLI grades combine the good features of light precipitated
material and thermally stable fusion ( direct process ) material.
DLI-SS grade : very fine particle size grade used for sanding sealer ( wood coating ) application. It has
very good drawdown ( finishing ) after application on wood.

DLI-ss -15 : cheaper version of the above with some filler mixed, but good drawdown ( finishing )
After this DLI -SS-30 and DLI-SS-50 grades are also available with reducing cost

DLI – TS grade : highly thermal stable grade against Faci / Peter Graven/ Sunace imported materials,
with very white colour. It is costly as it is made with imported stearic acid having IV around 0.2. It is
highly preferred by materbatch manufacturers who often check thermal stability and are very conscious
about it, though not all.

MB - We give to customers who give low rates for DLI. It works for plastic but not in paints. The
unique feature is that it not only has transparent melt but also transparency of the solid thin layer
formed after solidification of the melt. So the tikki / pellet formed after solidification of melt is
transparent.

LM grade: this is zinc stearate with slightly lesser melting point around 110 in place of 120 and slightly
less in cost than DLI grade. We give to customers who give low rates for DLI. It works for plastic but
not in paints

LMA – This is zinc stearate with slightly lesser melting point around 110 in place of 120 and even
lesser in cost than LM grade. We give to customers who give low rates for DLI. It works for plastic but
not in paints. Melt of this as well as well as DLI, LM, MB, LMA above is transparent.

Znst- D, MB2, LML, LMB are cheaper versions of above grade with slight cream colour due to cheaper
quality of stearic acid used.

LMC – this is a new grade similar to LMA and LMB but has much better flow and gives very good
results in filler masterbatches

DLI –UF grade : zinc stearate grade for urea formaldehyde moulding powder having exact pH of 6 as
per their requirement (light green colour with Fischer indicator )

MFLOW -10, 20, 30 : These are cheaper grades with decreasing price from 10 to 30 and also
decreasing purity as indicated by the decreasing zinc oxide or calcium oxide content. Generally they
work well with price sensitive customers in plastics processing. Their melt is not transparent.

Any good stearate should have following properties :-

1) Low moisture : As we use multistage dryer which nobody else in India is doing our product is
always having less than 1% moisture.
2) Low FFA (free fatty matter) or FFA (free fatty acid) this is basically the unreacted stearic acid and
should be less than 1.5%. In our DLI grade it is lowest, less than 0.5%.
3) Clear Melt : the melt should be transparent and either white or light yellow in colour. If it is dark
colour or non-transparent it shows adulteration or improper processing.
4) Heavy metals and irons : It should be free from heavy metals. Normally other manufacturers do not
have the technology to completely remover the heavy metals which come from the zinc or calcium
salt (raw material). Our product has almost complete removal of such heavy metals and iron.
5) Electrolytes/Salt : As our products are washed very carefully on fully automatic filter presses, our
salt contents are less than 0.5%.

Also our plant – reaction vessels, drying equipment etc. are all made of stainless steel, aluminium and
polypropylene due to which there is no iron contamination in our stearates.
 Bulk density also plays a role as it is not only visually appealing to customer as the bag size is larger
but also reflects finer particle size and porosity (higher absorption) in the product.
Main competitors – Nimbasia, Evergreen, Goldstab, Baerlocher, Sunshine, Ravikiran, Gemini

APPLICATIONS OF METALLIC STEARATES

Rubber - Zinc Stearate is used in two ways
a) for dusting over the uncured rubber sheets (after mixing on two roll mill) before they are
stacked so that they do not stick to each other.
b) As a lubricant in compounding of EVA, LD and other rubbers.

Plastics
- Zinc stearate is used as a lubricant in HDPE/LDPE/PP compounding and Calcium Stearate is used
in PVC compounding. Magnesium and Aluminium Stearates are used in Engineering plastics.
Barium and cadmium stearates are used in PVC compounding as lubricants cum stabilizers

Paints/Inks
- Zinc Stearate is used as a thickener to form paste with solvent which is used to fill gaps of wooden
furniture, this pase is called “Sanding Sealer”.
- Calcium, zinc or Aluminium stearate are used as per manufacturers choice for water proofing effect
in cement paints.
- Aluminium Stearate is used as anti settling agent in all kinds of decorative paints and inks.
Pharma
- Zinc Stearate/Calcium Stearate are used as lubricants. Magnesium stearate USP / BP / EP / NF
grades are very popular for tablet coating application and used by all tablet manufacturers
Cosmetics
- Zinc stearate is used in Talcum Powder, compact face applications and creams as an anti fungal.
Pigments
- To improve lightness
Powder Metallurgy
- As a lubricant between metal particles while casting.

Canvas
- Aluminium Stearate is used to make a gel that is applied over canvas for waterproofing (mostly
military fabric)

Greases
- Aluminium Stearate is used in high quality greases for improving thickness.
MINERALS ( China clay, calcined clay, talc , soapstone, barites, calcite, dolomite )

TULSI range of micronized extenders and functional fillers are made using grinding equipment
coupled with air classifiers for achieving accuracy of topcut and average particle size ranging
from 2 microns average to 10 microns. The difference between MLA products and normal
minerals from cheaper sources are that they are just grinded , whereas MLA group products are
micronized and levigated. Micronized means that all particles above a certain size, say 20
microns or 10 microns depending on grade are removed . It is also called that topcut size is
maintained. Levigated means that free silica / quartz / sand which comes out along with mineral
when it is mined is completely removed by washing or other air floatation processes, so product
is soft and does not have hard abrasive particles.

Surface treated / Coated grades of minerals are available. Surface coating of minerals helps in
increasing its dispersion ( equal spreading ) in any application – rubber, plastics, paints and
hence improved results.

Calcined clay is processed at different temperatures from 800-1150 C for different applications
such as cables, paints etc. by this the physical structure of minerals changes as its chemically
combined water molecules are driven out and it becomes more hard, opaque and porous . It
hence gives better hiding power / opacity in paints . Also as all germs etc are killed at high
temperature it becomes fit for pharma grade rubber and plastics use. Also electrical conductivity
decreases and it becomes suitable for cables filling application.

Carbonate free talc is available with whiteness as high as 97 % and free from grit and free silica /
quartz.

Acidic pH fillers are available for extending shelf life of uncured rubber products like patch
compounds.

Snow-white china clay TULSI range is very famous worldwide for its high whiteness, neutral pH,
low moisture , non – plastic ( free flowing ) nature, low loss on ignition and high chemical purity,
hence highly suitable for paints , rubber , pesticides etc.

Grit free grades for food applications are also available.

Bartyes , calcite and dolomite of different mesh size and colour are available.

Following are the benefits of our LEVIGATED MICRONIZED CHINA CLAY (TULSI -052/053)
compared to the normal china clay and kaolins available. These properties make them highly desirable in
all kinds of applications where low moisture, high whiteness, free flow, 6-7 pH and grit-free filler is
required.

China clay 052 family comparison of whiteness vs mesh

grade Whiteness approx Mesh Cost rs ( indicative, confirm from
price list )
Tulsi 060 93 1500 22
059 93 1200 19
053 93 700 11
052 93 500 10
051 90-92 400 9.5
050 90-92 400 9.0
3 star 89-92 350 8.5
2 star 86-90 400 7.0
Star / off colour 84-88 200 5.8

Property Tulsi Clays Normal Clays

Colour Milky white off white to yellow to brown

Moisture 0.5 max. upto 2-5%

Loss on ignition 8.0 max. upto 15%

Lumping Characteristic free from caking cakes on extended storage

pH 6-7 8-9

free silica/gritty particles absent usually present

ADC (AZODICARBONAMIDE /AZOBISBIFORMAMIDE)
Polymers are generally processed in two steps - 1 ) mixing of chemicals with the polymer to make a
uniform mixture 2) Heating to melt the polymer and give it a proper shape as needed by putting it in a
mould or passing through an orifice ( extrusion ), or pressing between rolls and then heating the resultant
sheet ( calendaring ).

ADC is a yellow coloured powder which is used as a blowing agent/foaming agent to release gas (mainly
Nitrogen and Carbon Monoxide) to form a uniform gas matrix of entrapped gas inside the polymer in
which it is mixed, giving a foam/sponge effect when the polymer mix containing ADC is heated during
processing. It is synthesized by a series of reactions involving the use of caustic lye ( sodium hydroxide ),
chlorine, urea and sulphuric acid. The yellow powder is dried and then grinded to different particle sizes
which leads to different grades. The micronizing or particle size reduction is carried out in an equipment
called jet mill. There are generally 3 different grades based on particle size - 10-12 microns, 6-8 microns
and 3-5 microns. While the higher particle sizes are good for footwear, sheets etc, the lowest one 3-5
microns is required in thin section products like PVC leather cloth ( raxeen ), PVC wall paper etc where a
very fine cellular structure is required within the thin sheet. Recently for XLPE foams larger cell structure
is required for which ADC with particle size 15-20 microns is needed which is difficult to maker and
costlier. We make two grades F-2 with 8-10 microns and F-1 with 4-6 microns which covers almost the
entire market.

When originally made ADC has a decomposition temperature of 200 degree C. This is our F series. The
decomposition temperature can be lowered down to 150-190 degree C as per the application need by
coating it with a very small quantity of kickers like zinc oxide etc. This forms our L series or 4075 series.
For example L5 grade has a DT of 190 deg C, 4075 EVA grade used in EVA sheets or injection moulded
products has a DT of 185 degree C whereas 4075 PVC grade has a decomposition temperature of 160 deg
C. These products are generally in a similar price bracket close to pure ADC since purity is almost same.

After this comes the highly modified or formulated grades such as EV and PT which have a DT in the
range of 120-140 Deg C as you may see in the chart below. These are made by blending with another type
of blowing agent called DNPT or simply PT along with other non gas releasing ingredients due to which
the gas yield is less, DT is lower and cost is also reduced. These are generally used where natural rubber
blended with EVA or LDPE polymer is used to make hawaii type of lower cost footwear. EV has higher
gas than PT grade and is hence costlier than PT grade

Now the question may come to your mind that when polymers are generally processed at a temperature
around 150 deg C, how would the higher grades like F or L series release gas as their DT is higher than the
processing temperature. Actually the DT of ADC is lowered down in the presence of chemicals like zinc
oxide, stearic acid etc and these are already used and present in the rubber / polymer matrix as other
functional ingredients. Hence due to interaction with them, the DT gets lowered down below the
processing temperature. If not, then either the user changes the grade to the required lower DT grade or
they use kickers like zinc oxide or others to reduce the DT.

ADC is used in the following applications :-

1) In EVA / LD rubber based blocks/sheets which are cut into footwear and spongy
packing material.
 2) In EVA footwear that are directly made in single piece by injection (EVA Injection)
3) In floorings of vinyl.
4) Leather cloth ( raxeen )

5) Foamboard or WPC ( wood plastic composite ). While the other applications above are
all flexible type due to the use of plasticizer oils, WPC is a rigid sheet made with PVC,
foaming agent and other chemicals which is becoming increasingly popular these days
to replace wood in doors, windows, furniture etc. The white PVC thick sheet is very
strong and termite resistant as well as water proof. It is further laminated to give wooden
finish as per the colour and design choice of the customer. We specialize in the AC (
yellow, exothermic grades ) and NC ( white , endothermic grades ) which are used in
combination for this application.

Hence UNICELL – ADC is a very fine particle sized chemical blowing agent used to produce unicellular products /
foamed articles of PVC, HDPE/ LDPE, EVA, PP, ABS etc by extrusion, injection moulding, calendaring and other
processes.
UNICELL – ADC despite being yellow in colour gives a white decomposition residue and hence does not impart
any colour to the vulcanized product, nor any odour.

Selection for use and performance is related to the following product parameters which are optimized in our various
grades :
1 ) Gas Yeild ( gas evolved per unit weight of the blowing agent )
2 ) Decomposition temperature ( can be modified from 160-200 C )
3 ) Particle size distribution ( varies D50 average from 4-15 microns )

PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTES UNIT ADC-F2 ADC- F1 ADC- AC 5200 NC 7500- ADC- ADC-
4075 eva -for wpc for wpc EV PT

Odor -- Odorless Odorless Odorless Odorless Odorless Odorless Odorless

Avg Particle Size micron 8-10 4-6 8-10 10-12 10-12 8-9 8-9

pH Value - 7.0-7.5 7.0±0.5 8.0±0.5 7-9 7-9 7.5-8.0 7.0-7.5

Moisture %max. 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8

Decomp. Temp. ºC 200±2 200±2 180-190 160-165 135-150 125 120

Gas composition -- N2 & CO N2 & CO N2 & CO N2 & CO N2 & CO N2&CO N2&CO

Gas evolution Cc/gm 225-230 220-225 210-220 115-125 110-120 120-130 110-120

300 mesh residue % max Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 0.5 0.5

Packing Kg/bag 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
* At the time of packing.

Other Grades available : ADC 5145 ( higher quality grade for WPC ), 1028 for WPC and
other customized grades for different applications

Competitors - Hi Polymer Labs, Ajanta, Dwarkadhish, KSJN, Shivam adhesive- these are manufacturers.
Apart from this there are many formulators in the market who do simply blending to make different grades.
Dhruv Polychem is also importer and formulator of higher grades. Lots of import comes from China.
Famous international mfrs are Dongjin, Kumyang, Selon etc

DESCRIPTION OF GRADES FOR QUOTATION AND UNDERSTADING PURPOSE ( RATES AS IN

JULY 23 - SUBJECT TO CHANGE

1) UNICELL F1( ultrafine 3-5 microns grade for Leather cloth/ wall paper
application) - Rs. 290/- per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

2) UNICELL F2 ( pure 8-10 microns grade for footwear, sheets, blocks, PVC soles etc
) -Rs. 285/- per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

3) UNICELL 5A06 ( twin pack for injection moulded footwear) -Rs. 280/-
per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

4) UNICELL 14D (Twin pack for injection moulded footwear ) -Rs. 240/-
per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

5) UNICELL ADC4075eva ( single pack for injection moulded footwear ) -Rs. 280/-
per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

6) UNICELL ADC EV-L ( higher grade for NR / LD/ EVA blended chappals with low
decomposition temperature ) -Rs. 190/- per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

7) UNICELL ADC PT-L ( economical grade for NR / LD/ EVA blended chappals with
low decomposition temperature ) -Rs. 155/- per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

8) UNICELL AC 5200 ( for WPC / foamboard ) -Rs. 160/-

per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

9) UNICELL AC 5145( premium grade preferred by some WPC/ foamboard mfrs) -

Rs. 245/- per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight

10) UNICELL NC 7500 ( white foaming agent for WPC/ Foamboard used with AC
grades ) -Rs. 60/- per kg ex works + 18 % gst + freight
 GLYCEROL MONO STEARATE (GMS)

A)Food Grade (40% monostearate) :

This grade manufactured using Pharmaceutical Grade Glycerine and Triple Pressed Cosmetic Grade
Stearic Acid primarly for the food manufacturers, in particular for the Bread and Biscuit Manufacturers
This Product has an off-white/cream colour and is also available in both SE (self emulsifying) and NSE
(Non self emulsifying) grade.

GMS is an essential component in the manufacturer of ice cream alongwith natural gums. It allows for a
homogenous mix of water and fats and prevents the formation of icicles in the ice cream mixture.

Also extensively used in :-

1) Baked Good e.g. bread, cakes.
2) Confectionary e.g. chewing gums, toffees, caramels.
3) Dairy Products e.g. synthetic creams, disserts, ice-cream.
4) Fats e.g. margarine, shortenings.
5) Starch e.g. mashed potatoes, pasta.

Use in Toffees
It is directly used in melted toffees by weight of 0.2% of dosage.
The addition of GMS can help bind the oil and oil-based flavouring into a confection, reducing sweating
and problems with rancidity. One property of emulsifiers that is particularly important is the improvement
in emulsification in high fat content confections such as butterscotch and caramels. During the
Manufacturing process high-sugar content syrup is produced in which fat globules are dispersed. The finer
these globules are the better will be the eating qualities. The higher the level of water left in a confection of
this type, the higher the danger of stickiness and graining, GMS is a highly effective emulsifier to ensure
maximum fat dispersion and minimum stickiness.
B) Industrial Grade :-
This product contains 30% monoester and is not of Food Grade/Pharmaceutical Grade quality, but is
widely used by cost – conscious, low quality manufacturers of Bread, Biscuits and other food products as
well as in PVC. It helps to increase the shine and flow in PVC pipes and other products being a very good
multi functional lubricant.

C) Non – Food Application

1) Cosmetic Creams
2) Pharmaceutical Preparations
3) Cement and Concrete additives
4) Polishes
5) Shoe Waxes
6) Plastic lubricant

GMS from MLA group is available in both powder and flakes form and it is available in self
emulsifying ( SE ) and non self emulsifying ( NSE ) grades. SE grades is mostly used in bakery
applications and NSE in chewing gums etc. In plastics SE or NSE both can be used. In cosmetics SE
grade is mostly used.
PVC HEAT STABILIZERS (ONE PACK)
Poly(vinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most important commercial plastic and its compounds have a great
diversity of applications and methods of processing. But, PVC is thermally unstable at processing
temperatures. Once PVC gets heated up to 170°, hydrogen and chlorine are eliminated. Decomposition starts
and leads to the release of HCl (autocatalytic dehydrochlorination). Unstable molecules (allylic chlorine
structure) appear, which in turn, stimulate the next HCl loss. And so on, this is a chain reaction. This process
degrades polymer. The factors which promote PVC degradation include:-
1. Mixing cycles (dry blend, banbury, high-speed plastisol dispersators)
2. Processing (calender, extruder, molder)
3. Fabricating (embossing, thermoforming, laminating)
4. Heat and light energy of outdoor exposure
5. Heat of a product’s use environment (auto interior, hot air duct)

Types of Heat Stabilizers

Heat stabilizers trap the hydrogen chloride that is generated when PVC decomposes at high temperatures and
prevent discoloration and degradation and also can provide lubrication to the whole process

We make Lead based, calcium zinc based and mixed metal powder type stabilizers. We do not make mixed
metal liquid stabilizers, organotins and organic stabilizers.

LEAD BASED STABILIZERS

In PVC Processing (extrusion, injection moulding etc..), the polymer is subjected to high temperature
which can lead to burning )degradation or breaking of polymer chains. Heat stabilizers are lead
compounds that are added to prevent burning.

Conventionally combination of three chemicals, TBLS ( 88 % lead oxide- PbO ), DBLS ( 54 % ) and
LS( 27 % ) (Tribasic lead sulphate, dibasic Lead stearate and Lead stearate) were used as heat stablizers
with Calcium Stearate as a co-stabilizer. These are also called single stabilizers. DBLphosphite ( 88%)
and DBLpthalate ( 78 % ) are also used as single stabilizers in Pipes and Cables respectively to improve
UV resistance and Electrical properties respectively
 Now one–pack is used in place of the three chemicals as heat stabilizer. It is made by in-situ reaction of
lead oxide with stearic acid along with many other components like waxes, anti oxidants etc, which
were not there in the conventional system of single stabilizers above. Its performance depends on two
things
1) the lead oxide content which provides stabilization by deactivating the chloride radical formed
during heated melt processing of PVC during extrusion and
2) by providing lubrication so that the residence time inside the screw extruder ( heated zone ) is
reduced, so less deterioration is there.

Given below are our important grades with the lead oxide content in bracked and the competitors grade
comparable to it in the chart. We also make TBLS, DBLS, LS and DBLP ( phthalate and phosphite )
single stabilizers.
Kalptharu Power Sunace
MLA ( PbO % ) Baerlocher Pondi Arti /goldstab add. Synergy singapore
LPF-10 ( 18 )
LPF-15 ( 22 ) 601 3111 6028 626
LPF-16 ( 23 ) 7060 3000R SF-82
LPF- 2 ( 26 ) 605 3018 L 801 418
LPF-3 (30 ) 6003 SF-82
LPF-318 ( 30 ) 318 SF 405
LPF-35 NI ( 33 ) PO3 3016
LPF-4 NI ( 35 ) 305 NI
LPF-305 ( 33 ) 7040
PP-2 ( 30 ) 6003
PP-3 ( 40 ) PO3 P 505 P
PP-4 ( 45 ) 6006
PP-5 ( 50 )
PP-1 ( 20 )

* this is an old chart and since this field is very dynamic, manufacturers come up with new grades every
month and also provide customized grades to users, hence there are hundreds of grades and to offer the
right product we need to collect sample or go by correct specification of lead content / lubrication
content provided by the user. We also maintain a database of samples tested, so if a grade has been
recently tested, we know what to offer.

Dosage : the dosage of stabilizers per hundred parts of resin ( PVC ) is 2.5-3.5 phr, but it depends on lead
content in stabilizer and the filler used by PVC product mfr, if filler is more, the dosage required is more.
Detailed application knowledge and formula ./ recipe for any customer can be provided by our technical
services manager, but most important is the operator setting. If operator does not want to run a product, he
can even reject the best product. We must know competitor grade and we can offer accordingly, for new
grades we have to collect samples which can be tested in our lab and counter sample developed

CALCIUM ZINC NON TOXIC STABILIZER

Calcium zinc non toxic stabilizer is the preferred choice over lead based stabilizers which are completely
banned in developed countries and slowly being phased out world over. Calcium zinc stabilizers are a
complex mixture of over 10-15 ingredients like stearates, organic stabilizers, inorganic stabilizers, anti
oxidants, lubricants, fillers etc.

In cable industry or platicized PVC ( 40-50 phr of plasticizers like DOP, DBP, TOTM , CPW etc ) the
grades are developed to give good static stability ( colour of PVC compound at 180 C for different times,
tikki test, a chart of colour deterioration with time is prepared ), thermal stability ( congo red time or time
taken for the PVC compound to decompose ) and the volume resistivity, the wet VR, colour holding (
uncured compound should not change colour etc ) . For this we have a full fledged PVC lab to check
performance of our various grades. The grades are defined on the basis of service temperature of the cable
and can be 70, 90, 105 or 125 degree C. We accordingly have grades CZ-815( 70 deg ), CZ-835( 80 deg ),
CZ-55(90 deg ), CZ-PSTAB-4 ( 105 deg ), CZ-889 NM ( 125 deg ) and many others as per specific
requirement of clients.

In pipe industry which is unplasticized, hard or rigid, the stabilizer is developed to give good stability and
smooth flow through the extruder. This is done by static heat stability test, Rheometer test to check flow
and stability properties, and also through checking the load in actual extrusion on a pilot or full scale plant.
We have two main grades here, CZ 321-P ( premium grade ) against 3210 of Baerlocher and CZ-333 (
economy grade ). We also have a grade RP-20 for WPC. We also have grades LVT-01, 2 and 3 for SPC (
stone plastic composite ) flooring which is a growing application

STATIC HEAT STABILITY TESTING

RHEOGRAPHIC STUDY RP-40 VS SUNACE 911

In rheometer graph as above you can get a stability time report ( 691 seconds in our RP-40 vs 501 seconds
in Sunace 911 grade above ) which tells how much effective the stabilizer is.

Competitors are the same as in lead based stabilizers but few more are there ( multinationals ) like Adeka,
Galata chemicals, Patchem etc.

MIXED METAL STABILIZERS ( POWDER FORM )

We make Barium- cadmium, Barium-Lead and Barium-Zinc stabilizers which are mostly used in PVC
footwear compounding. Competing products are Pondy oxides SC-16, Baerlocher 2165 etc. Our lead free
grade 214-F works very well in footwear as per new BIS lead free requirement
LUBRICANTS and ESTERS

1 ) Polyethylene wax PE-7 : this is a refined wax made from low polymer waxes from petrochemicals
industries by refining and distillation to remove the water and solvents ( hexane mostly ) and low
molecular chains. It melts on heating to around 100 deg c and provides external lubrication in products like
PVC pipes and profiles and in masterbatches. A good PE wax should be crisp ( non oily ) which is
reflected in its penetration hardness. A good PE wax for masterbatches or PVC with minimum oil content
has hardness 4-6. As the hardness increases, it becomes more costly and is used in speciality applications
and as it decreases it becomes more oily and sticky. There are many unrefined or semi - refined PE waxes
in the market which have hardness 8-20. Our colour is brilliant white. As the average molecular chain
length increases the wax becomes more viscous. Our wax generally has viscocity below 100 cps, majorly
below 50 cps, so its flow is high, which is beneficial for lubrication. Some masterbatch manufacturers ask
for high viscocity above 200 which we do not manufacture currently. But for general masterbatches 50 cps
is suitable. Also for PVC pipes high lubrication or low viscocity is best. Some of our competitors for this
product include Marcus Oil Haldia, Silvassa plastics silvassa, Cosmic Petro Baddi, Camex Gujrat, Yamuna
wax Noida etc. PE wax is also used in big quantity in road marking paints.

2 ) EBS : Ethylene bis stearamide is also called amide wax and companies like Fine Organics sell it under a
code name like wax - c to hide its actual identity. It is actually a high melting point lubricant ( 145 Dec C )
which is very effective in masterbatches and does not decompose and provided better results at lower
dosage. It also provide anti slip properties in films and hence specially used in film grade masterbatches

3 ) Unilub MBT-3 : This is a composite lubricant for mastebatches made by insitu generation of a mixture
of stearates, pe wax and EBS which gives very good results. It is developed against fine organics Plastaid-
T or Liberty chemicals similar product Libaid T-2

4 ) Unilub MLA-20 : This is a latest composite lubricant for PVC pipes having stearic acid, paraffin wax,
PE wax etc against Baerlocher BL-20 and gives excellent output

5 ) Unilub 55 and S-5 : This is a composite lubricant for PVC pipes having stearic acid, paraffin wax, PE
wax and calcium stearate

6 ) MLA 40 : one pack lubricant for cable

7 ) MLA 60 : one pack lubricant for SPC flooring

6 ) Penta erythritol tri stearate and tetra stearate – advanced lubricants used in plastics as well as other
applications

7 ) EGMS ( ethylene gylcol mono stearate ) , EGDS (ethylene gylcol di stearate ) - used as polar /
internal lubricants in PVC, used as emollient or emulsifier in cometics and EGDS is used to give pearl
effect in shampoos

8 ) GMS -glycerol mono stearate- is used as an anti static agent and to increase shine in pipes. In foods it
is used as emulsifier for ice cream, bread, chocolate, biscuits etc

Apart from plastics, there are many other applications of esters. Some of the most remarkable ones are in
food and cosmetics. Sizeable container load volumes of Sorbitan Tri Stearates are exported as a melting
point suppressant or haziness / turbidity preventer in edible oils like palm oil. STS also goes in big
quantities in chocolate manufacturing -
Sr. Cas no. Product Appearance Applications/Uses
No Name
1 78-23-9 Pentaerythritol White to cream  Used in thermoplastic compositions.
mono-stearate flakes  In lubricants, such as, the common waxes and soaps.

As surfactants and polymer additives.

A liquid finishing agent composition for textile products.

In thickening agent.

Useful in formulating various topical preparations, for example,
shampoos, sunscreen lotions, cosmetics.
 For use as food preservative.
 Inert ingredients in a pesticide.
2 13081-97- Pentaerythritol White to cream  Decorative cosmetics/Make-up, emulsifier in cosmetic uses.
5 di-stearate flakes  Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
 Skin care (Facial care, facial cleansing, Body care, Baby
care)
 Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning).
 Versatile building blocks for preparation of alkyd resins,
varnishes, polyvinyl chloride stabilizers, tall oil esters and
olefin antioxidants.
 Found in transformer oil, Plastics, Paints.
3 28188-24- Pentaerythritol White to cream  Used as Plasticizer, apply for plastic solution.
1 tri-stearate flakes  Excellent lubricant in plastics and rubber industry.
 Stabilizer, apply in PVC and other complexing agent for
high-grade lubricants, metal cutting lubricant and rolled
steel sheet.
 Used as Chemical Auxiliary Agent.
4 115-83-3 Pentaerythritol White to cream  It used as excellent lubricant in plastics and rubber industry
Tetra-stearate flakes  Used as compounding ingredient with top quality lubricant oil an
d lubricant agent in metal cutting and steel sheet rolling.
 It is usually applied in engineering plastic such as PET/PBT and
automobile plastics processing.
 It is widely used as external lubricant agent, mold release agent
high heat stabilizers, and dispersing agent in nylon (PA, PA6, and
PA66), PC/ABS, (PS), (PP), poly formaldehyde (POM), UPVC
and other polymers.
 As anti– blocking agent in polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
 It is necessary ingredient for compounding Calcium-Zinc heat
stabilizers, functioning as the internal and external lubricants,
have better heat stability and low volatility.
5 110-30-5 Ethylene White powder  EBS is synthetic wax that is widely used as a mold release agent.
bis(stearamide  It is a good anti-blocking agent for polyolefins.
)  EBS is used in PVC, PS, Synthetic rubbers, Cellulose -acetate,
amino resins, Phenolic as lubricant.
 Used as an Antistatic agent, and antifoaming agent.
 EBS acts as a dispersing agent or internal/external lubricant in
plastic applications.
 EBS also finds use in adhesives and powder metallurgy.
 It also finds application in flexographic, lithographic and carbon
paper inks.
6 111-60-4 Ethylene White to cream  Used in personal care and cosmetic products such as hand
Glycol Mono flakes washes, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, toothpastes, facial
Stearate gels, and hair serums.
 Used as an opacifier and as an emulsifying agent in many bath
products, creams, lotions, moisturizers, shaving creams and many
household products.
 It acts as a surfactant in many hair care products.
  It is used as an anti-freezing and anti-icing additive.
 It has many uses and applications in the textile industry,
pharmaceutical industry and food packaging.
7 627-83-8 Ethylene White to cream  Commonly used in personal care products and cosmetics, acts as
Glycol Di flakes a pearlizing agent, opacifier, thickener in creams, lotions,
Stearate shampoos and other personal cleansing formulations.
 Used in body washes and hair care products,as pacifiers and
lotions stabilizer for creams.
 EGDS can also be used alone or with other surface active agents
as stabilizing, dispersing, wetting, foaming and suspending the
agent.
 This ester wax is suitable for the processing of rigid PVC and
other thermoplastics. It is a natural based lubricant with a well-
balanced, mainly internal lubricating effect.

8 Sorbitan Mono White to cream With the HLB value of 4.7, meaning it is lipophilic and soluble in
Stearate flakes oil instead of water. It will form W/O (water-in-oil) type
emulsion, and it is a strong emulsifying dispersion and has a
wetting effect.

Food Applications
Sorbitan monostearate is used as an emulsifier, commonly
together with polysorbates to keep water and oil mixed in
many food products.
It is commonly used in instant fat and oil emulsions, desserts,
food supplements, cake, spread, margarine, coffee whiteners.

● Dry yeast: maintain the moisture, increase the shelf life

of dry yeast, and help the rehydration of yeast cells
before blended with other dough ingredients.
● Ice cream: promote emulsification of dairy fat, prevent
the formation of ice crystals, and improve the
mouthfeel.
● Margarine: improve emulsion stability and reduce
sandiness.
● Whipping cream: improve foam volume and contribute
to a nice and stiff foam.
● Bread & Cake: increase the loaf volume and improve
the texture of bread and cake.
● Confections and chocolate: stabilize the emulsion of oils
and fats.
● Flavored fermented milk products
● Beverage whiteners
● Fat and oil emulsions
● Sugar confectionery
● Chewing gum
● Decorations, coatings, and fillings
● Fine bakery wares
 ● Emulsified sauces
● Desserts

Non-food applications
● Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
● Plastic food wrap
9 Sorbitan Tri White to cream  It acts as a non-ionic surfactant. It can also be used as a
sterate flakes dispersing agent in emulsifiers, stabilizers, and food, and in
aerosol sprays. As a food additive, it has the E number
E492.
Food Applications
● Used as surface-active substances, as emulsifiers that
can be used to retard fat and anti-crystallizing agent in
palm oil/cooking oils.
● Chocolates: Used as surface-active substances to
reduce viscosity in chocolate formulations.
○ Cocoa and chocolate products
○ Candies
● Cooking oils: As an anti-crystallization agent in cooking
oils
○ Bakery products
○ Toppings and coatings
○ Fat emulsions (e.g. spreads)
○ Beverage whiteners
○ Desserts
○ Jam, jellies, and marmalades
Non-food applications
● Cosmetics: As a surfactant in cosmetics and personal
care products. Skincare products, Makeup products,
Moisturizers
● Pharmaceuticals
● Plastic food packaging
Pharmaceutical Excipients
We have recently started a factory around 5 years back for manufacturer of pharma additives or excipents
which are not the main raw materials ( such as Bulk drug - main acting medicine, also called API ) and
formulations ( the prepared medicine - containing both API and excipeints )

An excipient is defined as - An excipient is a substance formulated alongside the active ingredient of

a medication,[1] included for the purpose of long-term stabilization, bulking up solid formulations that
contain potent active ingredients in small amounts (thus often referred to as "bulking agents", "fillers",
or "diluents"), or to confer a therapeutic enhancement on the active ingredient in the final dosage
form, such as facilitating drug absorption,[2][3] reducing viscosity,[4] or enhancing solubility.[5] Excipients
can also be useful in the manufacturing process, to aid in the handling of the active substance
concerns such as by facilitating powder flowability or non-stick properties, in addition to aiding in
vitro stability such as prevention of denaturation or aggregation over the expected shelf life. The
selection of appropriate excipients also depends upon the route of administration and the dosage
form, as well as the active ingredient and other factors.

The chart of 8 approved products and some newly developed products ( to be added to the license are as
below )

EXISTING PRODUCTS
1) MAGNESIUM STEARATE-IP/BP/USP 11) PLASTER OF PARIS (CALCIUM SULPHATE)-
IP/USP//NF
2) CALCIUM STEARATE-IP/BP/USP 12) CALCIUM SULPHATE ANHYDROUS –USP/NF
3) ZINC STEARATE-IP/BP/USP 13) CALCIUM SULPHATE DI-HYDRATE –BP/USP/EP/NF
4) SODIUM STEARATE-BP/USP 14) ZINC CARBONATE –USP/NF
5) HYDARTED CALCIUM SILICATE- 15) ALUMINIUM MONO STEARATE USP
BP/USP
6) ZINC OXIDE-IP/BP/USP 16) ALUMINIUM SILICATE - JP
7) TALC-IP/BP/USP 17) STARCH
8) KAOLIN (HEAVY & LIGHT)- (HEAVY- 18) BENTONITE / MULTANI MITTI ( FULLERS EARTH)
IP/BP/USP ) (LIGHT- IP/BP))
9) CALCIUM CARBONATE - 19 ) BARIUM SULPHATE
IP/BP/USP/EP/JP/NF
10) CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (HYDRATED 20 ) PURIFIED SILICEOUS EARTH / DIATOMACEOUS
LIME) –BP/USP/EP/JP/NF EARTH

IP stands for Indian Pharmacopoeia, a book in several thick volumes which covers all pharma raw
materials as well as their specifications and test methods. A company making IP grade products is
supposed to ensure that the products it manufactures finally meet the specifications laid down. Similarly
there are standards in UK ( british pharmacopoeia), USA ( US Ph..), JP ( japanese ), EP ( European -
almost same as British ). These are the popular standards. We have permission for IP/ BP/USP from drug
controller office or Food and Drug Administration. For each substance that is used in pharma, the
pharmacopoeia contains the test methods and limits for various parameters / properties, which is called the
monograph for that substance. The finished product testing must be done as per the monograph for that
substance in our lab.
The pharma raw material manufacturing has to be done under very closely controlled conditions, both in
terms of infrastructure ( building, machinery etc ) as well as process ( manpower, records, testing etc ). The
book of standards is called Schedule M ( available for study ).
Each company should have a site master file that has A to Z information about the unit, its manpower,
process, suppliers, testing, etc. It is called SMF. Both FDA as well as customer auditors need this file in
hard and soft copy time to time.

Similarly for each item that you manufacture, there is a DMF ( or drug master file ) which has A to Z
information on that product's manufacturing, rms, testing etc. The open part of DMF has the general info
apart from confidential information that customers ask for to check time to time. The closed part contains
confidential information about process etc. Many customers ask that the DMF should be registered with the
US drugs department. Registration can be done online.

In pharma business, documentation and presentation is very important. The Pharmacopoeias keep changing
time to time and there are new versions. Many customers have a particular version as their standard and
they ask for material corresponding to that particular standard. Also the production and machine cleaning,
batch changing data etc has to be very carefully recorded.

The unit must have a manufacturing chemist and an analytical chemist who have to be approved by the
Drugs office in Lucknow after interview or should hold a previous license. They are responsible if anything
goes wrong.

The customer also asks for stability data of 2-3 years many a times, which is the data of change in
material's critical properties over a period of 2-3 years. If the change is negligible then product is
considered as stable. A stability chamber having adjustable heat and humidity is used to check the stability.
We have this machine in our lab.

Now pharma raw materials are different from normal because they are going to be used for human
consumption. So apart from purity, two more things become very important. It should be free from heavy
metals such as Pb, As, Ni, Cr, Hg which are poisonous. To check these impurities in PPM level, we need
AAS ( atomic absorption spectrophotometer ) which is there in our lab. Secondly it should be free from
pathogens ( Bacteria ( total viable count- TVC ) - max limit 1000 colony forming unit/gm , Yeast and
moulds ( Y&M ) - 100 cfu/gm max limit, and totally free from E Coil and Salmonallae ). These can be
checked in microbiological lab under microscope and laminar flow meter etc. We also have an in house
microbiology lab. To make the material free from these pathogens is called sterilization, for which we need
to either put them in a costly fumigation machine called ETO - ethylene oxide treatment chamber or we
have to sterilize by heat. We have both these arrangements.

Some of our reputed customers in the pharma feild are below:

List of our valuable customers:
1) MANKIND PHARMA
2) AKUMS DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS
3) N.B. PHARMA
4) SHIVA DRUGS LTD.
5) M. PHARMA
6) CRISH CHEMICALS
7) CONCORD DRUGS LIMITED
8) MEDIBEST PHARMA
9) PHARMA FABRIKAN
10) ZISKA PHARMA
11) AWA FOR FOOD ADDITIVES, EGYPT
12) PULSE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
13) CHANDRESH AGENCY KOLKATA
 14) VINARDAX INDUSTRIES
15) NEYAMA ENTERPRISES
16) INNOVERTUS NUTRITION TECHNOLOGIES (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
17) THE STATE CO. FOR DRUGS INDUSTRY & MEDICAL APPLIANCES - IRAQ
18) STELLAR BIO LABS (RUZETT ORGANICS)
19) CHEMET
20) SYNOKEM PHARMACEUTICALS
21) FINAR LIMITED
22) ALCON BIOSCIENCES LIMITED
23) CONCERN PHARMA
24) UNIJULES LIFE SCIENCE LTD.
25) STC INTERNATIONAL- PERIS
26) ABBOT PHARMA

Normally it is very time consuming to get approvals with big pharma companies who have long procedures
and also audit the plant based on international standards. Some times they ask for costly certifications like
EXCIPACT and GMP ( pharma GMP ) which we do not have. We are in the process of locating sufficient
market to be able to invest in these certifications. We are also in the process of making our documentation
stronger and expanding our plant facilities.

There are also many distributors who sell to pharma industry and have years of relations with them. Also
most small pharma companies need few hundred Kgs which is not possible to cater directly. Hence the
need to appoint a strong distributor network. Also major volumes can come from exports, by having
countrywise distributors.

Main competitors are Nitika Pharma, Neelkanth, Vasa Pharma, Sudeep Pharma, Sparchem etc.

Out of the current licensed products Magnesium stearate, talc, zinc oxide and kaolin are quite popular in
given order of use and these are the products which we have to discuss about first when prospecting with
distributors. These are the products which distributors will easily recognize

There is a lot of documentation involved for each new customer which we create in pharma industry. We
have to complete their VQ ( vendor qualification ) form which is done by documentation manager in the
pharma plant. We also have to face online and offline audits in which customer checks our factory and
systems and documentation/ records. Customer also wants many certificates and declarations for each
product that they want to buy like allergen free certificate, GMO free certificate, Drug license, GMP,
stability data and so on. We have compiled a Technical Data Pack ( TDP ) for each of our 32 products
which can be easily forwarded to customer so that every time we don’t have to attach 50 different
certificates.

Our strengths in pharma –

1. We make our own technicals ( raw materials which are refined to Pharma standards ) for most of
our 32 products which gives us better control on quality and helps us to reasonably price
2. We have GMP license
3. We have US DMF certification for most products
4. We have in house AAS for heavy metal impurities
5. We have separate absolutely clean facility with AHU with HEPA filters for pharma excipients
6. Strong documentation and audit support
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APPLICATION GUIDE FOR MLA GROUP’S PRODUCTS

Application Product Function Grades Used in Decreasing Order
industry of Price

Rubber Ppt silica As a reinforcing agent to NK-3SDR / NK-3SD/ NK-3/NK-

products / increase the strength 2/NK-5/NK-70
Tyres / tubes /
footwear,
conveyor Zinc oxide As a superior activator T-150 / MLA 900 / MLA 700/ MLA
belts, active compared to white seal 200 / MLA 300
moulded
products etc China clay As a non – reinforcing filler Tulsi052/3star/2star
to decrease the cost

Aluminium As a semi-reinforcing filler to NK-20HS/Super Special (12.5

silicate increase strength ( less than Kgs)Commercial super(20Kgs)
silica ) and make production General grade(25Kgs).
faster due to faster curing rate

Zinc stearate As a lubricant and curative in DLI/LM/MFLOW10/MFLOW20

EVA products and as a anti-
tack and mould release agent
in natural rubber

Stearic acid Used as lubricant and in SA-P ( white ), RL cream, RR brown

curing process

PE wax Lubricant PE 7 flakes / PE 6 eco flakes/ Off

colour

Paraffin wax Lubricant PFW-2

Titanium As a white pigment Rutile – PR-R / HO-R/ HG-r

dioxide Anatase – PR-A/ HO-A/ HG-A

EVA All of the above +

footwear /
Raxeen /
Leathercloth / In EVA footwear to give F2 / 4075 for Eva & PVC.
upholstery sponge effect F1 for leather cloth
In raxeens / leathercloth / EVA 08 / 5A06 / 14 D for injection
upholstery etc to give sponge / moulding
cushion effect by releasing gas EV and PT grades for cheaper grade
during processing which gets LD mix footwear
 trapped in the polymer
creating foam / sponge

Paints Levigated As a white filler to reduce Tulsi 053/ Tulsi 052/ 3Star/ 2Star.
china clay / cost, our TUSLI range of clays
kaolin is the whitest clay / kaolin
worldwide

Talc / As fillers to reduce cost Talc 5SSW/5SW

Barytes / We produce very finely Calcite Microcal WPS
Calcite / ground minerals with Dolomite Microcal ECO
Dolomite / controlled particle size
Whiting

Calcined clay As a partial substitute of Tulsi 069HT-X/ TULSI 069 HT

costly white pigment titanium
dioxide

Aluminium As a partial substitute of NK-20AHS

Silicate/ costly white pigment titanium
sodium dioxide. However this product
aluminium gives better whiteness than
silicate china clay and also matting
effect additionally

Zinc stearate As a thickener / body filler in DLI-SS

“ sanding sealers “ which are DLI-SS15
special type of putty made for MFLOW 30 SS
providing finish to wooden MFLOW 50 SS
furniture etc.

Aluminium To provide anti-settling Super (P)

Stearate properties in solvent based General (G)
paints so that fillers do not High Alumina (T).
settle down at the bottom of
the container during storage

Calcium To provide water repellance to Cast- D

Stearate cement paints CS-MFLOW-30
CS-MFLOW 50.

Precipitated As a matting agent to reduce NK-370 HS / NK- 3HS.

Silica the gloss

Plastics

Filler Zinc stearate In masterbatches and filler DLI-TS/DLI /LM

masterbatches compounds and functional /MFLOW10/20/30
, colour masterbatches as a lubricant
masterbatches and release agent( non PVC )
, compounds,
plastisols etc),
, film, sheets, Calcium In PVC plastic compounds as DLI-TS/ DLI/ Mflow-10,20,30,50
engineering stearate a lubricant
plastics etc In big resin manufacturing
petrochemical plants making
HDPE / LDPE / PVC etc as a
acid scavenger and lubricant

Talc /Calcite As a filler in transparent PP Talc 5SSW/5SW

/ dolomite / compounds to reduce cost Calcite – WPS
clay In different types of Dolomite – ECO
compounds as fillers to reduce Clay – 053 / 052
cost

Precipitated As a matting agent, anti- NK-3HS/NK-30ABL

silica sticking agent and strength
improver

EBS / amide As an anti slip and high EBS-200

wax temparture lubricant with 145
Deg C melting point

Aluminium Used as a lubricant in Super/General/High Aluminium

stearate polyamide / nylon Aluminium Stearate P/G/T
compounding

Magnesium Used in ABS / PS and TCH / ECO

stearate Polyamide compoundings

Barium Used as a stabilizer in Barium Stearate.

Stearate transparent compounds and
for scratch resistance in PVC
compounds

PE wax External lubricant and shining PE-7 GR / PE-7 / PE-6/ Off clour
and binding agent gardes

One pack This works well in filler MBT-3

lubricant compounds, colour
against masterbatches as well as film
Plastaid-T of grade compounds
fine organics

PVC pipes ( TBLS Tribasic lead sulphate TBLS / TBLS – A

rigid / DBLS Dibasic lead stearate DBLS
unplasticized LS Lead stearate LS
type / cables Above are used as heat
etc ), profiles, stabilizers while processing of
fittings, edge PVC items so that they do not
band, get burnt / degraded due to
technical high temperatures used in
profile etc processing

One packs These are combinations of Lead based Powders:

stabilizers( above and other additives such PP – 4/3/2/1.
lead based as anti-oxidants all put Lead based Flakes:
and ca-zn ) together in one product which LPF 4NI/35NI/318R/15AG/15/8
provides ease of handling , Calcium zinc stabs
function is same as above, to CZ-321OR/ CZ-333
provide heat stability to PVC ( there are numerous customized
grades available against competitors)

PE Wax Non Sticky flakes used in PE-7

rigid PVC pipes as an external
lubricant

Calcium zinc Combinations of calcium For 70 degree C – CZ-815

non toxic stearate, zinc stearate, anti For 80 degree C- CZ 835
stabilizer oxidant, organic stabilizers, For 90 to 105 degree C – CZ-55
inorganic stabilizers, co For 105 degree C – Pstab 4
stabilizers, lubricants etc For 125 degree C- CZ-889NM
Many other customized grades
available upon request

GMS -40 % Used as a shining agent GMS-40

Calcium Used as a film former and DLI / D/ Mflow-10/20/30/50

stearate internal lubricant

Stearic acid Used as internal lubricant SA-P white / RL cream / RR brown

One pack Used as a replacement of MLA-20 against Baerlocher BL-20

lubricants stearic acid, pe wax, cast etc UNILUB 55/ UNILUB 55-S
all in one lubricant with better
output

Paraffin wax Used as external lubricant PFW-2

in flakes with low melting point 55-60
form deg C and lower stability but
better flow in single screw
extruders

Titanium Used as a white pigment and Rutile – PR-R / HO-R/ HG-r

dioxide UV protector Anatase – PR-A/ HO-A/ HG-A

Unismart All in one super pack to Various grade for CPVC pipes, PVC
 pack replace everything except pipes and PVC fittings
resin, pigment and filler in
PVC pipes and everything in
CPVC pipes ( as filler is not
used )

Cable TBLS Tribasic lead sulphate( 88 % TBLS / TBLS – A

compounding DBLS pbo) DBLS prem and economy
LS Dibasic lead stearate( 54 % LS premium and economy
DBLpthalate pbo ) Disbasic lead phthalate gives very
Lead stearate ( 28 % pbo ) good properties in cables
Above are used as single heat
stabilizers while processing of
PVC items so that they do not
get burnt / degraded due to
high temperatures used in
processing

These are combinations of Lead based Powders:

One packs above and other additives such PP – 4/3/2/1.
stabilizers( as anti-oxidants all put Lead based Flakes:
lead based together in one product which LPF 4NI/35NI/318R/15AG/15/8,
provides ease of handling , LPF-50 / 60 etc – high lead oxide
function is same as above, to containing one pack stabilizers are
provide heat stability to PVC used in cables generally but it is a
matter of choice.

Used as external lubricants PE7 Gr / PE-7 flakes / PE-6 ECO/

PE wax with high heat stability and off colour grades
high melting point 100 deg c

Calcium Used as a film former and DLI / D/ Mflow-10/20/30/50

stearate internal lubricant

Stearic acid Used as internal lubricant SA-P white / RL cream / RR brown

One pack Used as a replacement of MLA-40 against Baerlocher BL-40

lubricants stearic acid, pe wax, cast etc
all in one lubricant with better
output

Paraffin wax Used as external lubricant PFW-2

in flakes with low melting point 55-60
form deg C and lower stability but
better flow in single screw
extruders

Calcined clay Used in cables to increase the TULSI 069 HTX / TULSI 069 HT/
insulation properties ( IR and TULSI -555 CB
VR values )
 Titanium White pigment and UV Rutile – PR-R / HO-R/ HG-r
dioxide protector Anatase – PR-A/ HO-A/ HG-A

Foamboard / Foaming AC and NC foaming agents, AC 5200 / 5145/ 1028

WPC agents where AC is yellow colour NC 7500 / 7700
exothermic grade and NC is
white colour endothermic
grade, they are used in
combination generally but
depends on the formulators
choice

Stabilizers Lead based and calcium zinc Lead grades are same as PVC pipe,
based heat stabilizers generally LPF-305 or 28 %
Calcium zinc RP-40 / CZ 321 OR

PE wax Same as PVC pipes Same as PVC pipes

Calcium
sterate

SPC flooring CZ stabilizer For heat stability LVT-1 /3/ 5 etc as per customer
price target

Lubricant Lubricating processing aid MLA-60 against HD-60 of china

PE wax External lubricant PE- 7 / PE-6 eco flakes

Wall panels / Stabilizers Lead based and calcium zinc

Roofing and stabilizers and lubricants etc
sheet/ lubricants are available in same grades as
Laminate / PVC pipes as well as
Edge bands specialized grades as per the
customer need and smartpacks
( all in one ) are also under
development

Sheet Zinc stearate Used as a release agent Zinc stearate DLI / D

moulding
compound (
SMC ), bulk
moulding
compound(
BMC ) and
fibre
composites

Footwear Mixes metal Heat stabilizer, foaming CZ 214-F

compounding stabilizer control agent
/ PVC soles
 Foaming For foaming / sponge effect ADC F-2
agent

Cosmetics/ levigated As a filler to reduce cost in Tulsi 061/060/053/052

Toothpaste clay / kaolin / face packs, ointments, Talc 5SSW/5SW
talc compacts, lipsticks, talcum
powder etc

Zinc stearate As a filler / lubricant / water DLI/LM

repellent / anti fungal in
talcum powder

Precipitated As a free flow provider in NK-3HS( anti caking )

silica talcum powder and other NK-4HS ( anti caking )
powder cosmetics. As a NK-3HST ( thickener for toothpaste)
thickener and polishing agent NK-30HS ( polishing in toothpaste)
in tooth paste

Sodium In gels of all kinds used as NS-MC

stearate base in cosmetics formulations

GMS Emulsifier

EGMS / Emulsifier / emollient / Pearl

EGDS effect giver

Zinc As an ingredient in hair T-80

carbonate shampoo

Zinc stearate In talcum powder for anti DLI -SS

fungal and water proofing
effect, in compacts as a
lubricant
Detergents Precipitated As a free flowing and anti- NK-7
Silica caking agent, it is used in NK 4HS
premium grade detergents NK 1
which have high content of NK70
liquid acid slurry , silica NK50
absorbs that and prevents cake
formation and coats the
detergent particles and keeps it
free flowing. Our UNISIL
NK-7 having 500 %
absorption capacity is double
than any other silica and we
are the only mfrs of this
product in the world

Levigated As a filler to reduce cost 3-Star / 2-Star.

clay / talcum
/ calcite /
dolomite
Pharmaceutic Levigated As an essential part of anti- Tulsi- 077 / Tulsi-053
als and food clay / kaolin diarroheal preparation
products
Magnesium Used as a lubricant and mould Magnesium Stearate TCH/ECO
stearate release in tabletting

Talc Powder Filler in tablets Talc -5SW and SSW

Zinc Oxide As a zinc supplement and as a Zinc Oxide pharma and Food Grade
API for further reaction

Other List of 35 types of excipients Calcium carbonate, maize starch,

pharma is available with US-DMF calcium hydroxide etc many
excipients registration number for most products
products

Silicon Used as anti caking and free NK-3HST / NK-3HS

dioxide or flow agent in spices, pharma ,
ppt silica food etc

SMS / STS SMS Used as freezing point

depressant and haze preventor
in edible oils

STS used as a texture

improver in chocolates

GMS -40 Used as an emulsifier to mix

water and oil in food products
and give smooth texture and
prevent crystallization

Pesticides and Precipitated As a carrying agent to absorb NK-7 / NK4HS / NK-1 / NK-70.
micronutrients silica the liquid medicine in the
and fertilizers pesticide and convert it to
( agro powder form, used in WDP
chemicals ) powder pesticides and certain
fertilizers

Hydrated Same as above but it has HCS

calcium alkaline pH
silicate

Levigated As a filler to reduce cost. Our Tulsi 052/051/050/5-Star acidic/3-

clay / kaolin tusli grade being very pure Star/2-Star.
chemically does not react with
the medicine which is very
costly and gives very good
shelf life / storage life

Zinc oxide As a micronutrient in Sulphur MLA-900

zinc pesticides
As a chemical reactant an HIZINC 90 / HIZINC 80
DDP fertilizer
Chemicals Precipitated To absorb the liquids and give Same As above
silica free flow to any kind of
powder preparation

To convert liquid to powder NK7

like certain anti-oxidants used HCS
in rubber NK-4HS

China clay / As fillers to reduce cost Clay – Tulsi 052/051/050/5-Star

talc etc acidic/3-Star/2-Star
Talc – 5SSW/5SW

Table salt Precipitated Added 0.2 % -0.5 % to give NK-3HST / NK-3HS / NK – 7/NK –
silica free flow effect 4HS

Construction Zinc stearate, As constituents in Zinc Stearates – MFLOW-30-SS.

chemicals calcium construction chemicals for Calcium Stearates – MFLOW-30
stearate, imparting water proofing MFLOW-50.
aluminium effect or for enhanced Aluminium Stearates - T
stearate , flow/ lubrication of
other concerete
stearates As dispersions to increase
flowability of RMC
Ceramics Zinc oxide As a colouring agent and White seal / MLA 900/ Hizinc 90
fluxing agent

White china As a filler in glazing and TULSI 052 for glazing and 3 star for
clay as a filler in engobe or engobe or body
body
Animal feed Zinc oxide As a supplement MLA 900 / Hizinc 75AF / Hizinc 72
AF

Kaolin As a filler Tulsi 053 / 052/ 3 star

PPt silica As a free flow agent, as an NK-3sdr / NK-7 / NK-4 hs

absorber and carrying
agent for choline chloride
vitamin