Barytes Powder By Decotouch Paints Ltd.

We manufacture and export barytes powder that is naturally occurring barium sulphates with nodular particle structure. Available in extra super snow white (ESSW) and off colours like brown/ gray), this powder is a fine free flow powder. Insoluble in water, the barytes powder is known for their low oil absorption. Having strong crystalline structure as well as high refractive index, this powder is known for its ability to impart strength. Barytes powder contain minimum 93 to 97% Barium sulphate. The different specifications of bartyes powder include:

Physical Properties
Sp. Gravity : 4.4
Hardness : 3 to 3.5 (Mohs)
Oil absorption value : 10%
Moisture : max 0.5% by wt (105 deg .c)
Water soluble matter : max 0.5%
PH of 10% aqueous suspention : 6 to 8
Refractive index : 1.64

Chemical Properties:
Formula: BaSO4
The special features of bartyes powder include:
Low oil demand
Chemically inert, unaffected by acids and alkali
Highly stable at high temp
Easily dispersible