Reliable Performance
Consistent mineral quality engineered for demanding Inks and Pigments formulations.
Engineered minerals for printing inks and pigment systems
Explore functional extenders, silica, waxes, kaolin, talc, mica, and specialty additives for flexographic, gravure, offset, packaging, pigment powder, and pigment paste applications.
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We provide functional extenders, silica, waxes, kaolin, talc, mica and specialty additives for ink and pigment systems. Our range supports dispersion, print quality and processing across multiple printing methods.
Functional Advantages
Consistent mineral quality engineered for demanding Inks and Pigments formulations.
Controlled particle characteristics support smoother processing and repeatable output.
Balanced functional performance helps optimize quality, durability and formulation economics.
Ink and pigment formulations need stable dispersion, controlled flow and reliable print results. Selected minerals and additives help formulators balance these properties.
Variation in raw materials can disrupt quality, appearance and repeatability in Inks and Pigments production.
Tightly managed particle size, purity and surface characteristics deliver stable, predictable formulation behaviour.
Difficult dispersion, unstable rheology and longer cycles can constrain Inks and Pigments manufacturing efficiency.
Purpose-selected grades improve dispersion, processing control and throughput without compromising finished-product quality.
Meeting durability and functional targets while controlling formulation cost remains a central Inks and Pigments challenge.
Our technical team balances mineral loading, functional performance and economics for a stronger total formulation outcome.
Explore the product range, then open a product for its grades, benefits and application details.
20 Microns' Ink-Optimized Calcium Carbonate Series is engineered for flexographic, gravure, offset, decorative, and high-speed printing ink systems...
20 Microns' Ink-Optimized Kaolin Series is developed through multi-stage beneficiation, cryogenic high-gradient magnetic separation, and precision-...
RIOBENT Organoclay Series, developed by 20 Microns Nano Minerals, is formulated from high-purity montmorillonite modified with quaternary ammonium ...
20 Microns' Ink-Optimized Silica Platform combines precipitated silica (FMSIL Series) and fumed silica (FUSYL Series), engineered for matting, anti...
20 Microns' Engineered Talc Series is produced using an advanced wet-grinding micronization process yielding highly uniform, fine particles with op...
K TINT-PE WAX SERIES is a versatile range of micronized PE wax powders, wax emulsions, and wax-based gels engineered to enhance surface protection,...
K TINT FT WAX SERIES is a range of micronized Fischer–Tropsch (FT) synthetic waxes engineered for exceptional surface protection, controlled slip, ...
K TINT-PTFE is a micronized polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) wax engineered to deliver exceptional surface slip, abrasion resistance, and durability ...
K TINT-VL is a vegetable-oil-based amide wax designed for advanced ink systems where print clarity, surface durability, re-printability, and adhesi...
The WAX EMULSION & WAX GEL SERIES is engineered for easy incorporation, controlled surface migration, and consistent performance in water-based and...
K TINT-E is a high-purity erucamide-based additive designed to enhance surface slip, anti-blocking behavior, and scuff resistance in printing inks....
20 Microns' LC Pigment Platform is engineered to partially replace Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) by 10–30% in both solvent-based and water-based printing...
20 Microns introduces PEARLSPHERE LFG, an advanced surface-engineered additive designed to deliver exceptional anti-bleed performance, high print c...
20 Microns introduces MILCGLAN, a next-generation engineered ultrafine calcium carbonate designed to elevate print performance in flexo, gravure, o...
MATTOFUSE™ is an engineered contoured calcium carbonate designed to generate controlled matte finish and optical diffusion in printing inks through...
20 Microns introduces PEARLGLAN PLUS, an ultra-refined hydrous kaolin engineered through advanced multi-stage beneficiation, micro-bleaching, and p...
20 Microns introduces C-TOX H (Buff) and G-TOX H (Gray), advanced color-engineered pigments produced through controlled upgrading of Ilmenite (FeTi...
20 Microns presents its BaSO₄ Series — engineered Precipitated Barium Sulphate and Natural Barium Sulphate designed for high-performance flexograph...
20 Microns' MICA is a high-performance micronized and wet-ground lamellar mineral engineered for flexographic, gravure, offset, screen, and effect-...
LC Series Pigment Extenders are engineered mineral platforms for pigment powders and pigment pastes. Unlike conventional fillers, LC Series functio...
C-TOX H (Buff) and G-TOX H (Grey) are engineered colored pigment extenders based on titanium-iron oxide (ilmenite mineral, FeTiO₃), specifically de...
Synthetic and Natural Barium Sulphate (BaSO₄) are chemically inert inorganic pigment extenders used in pigment powders and pigment paste systems to...
Engineered Kaolin (Aluminium Silicate) is a naturally occurring alumino-silicate mineral, structurally optimised to function as a high-performance ...
High-Performance Silica, comprising Precipitated Silica (FMSIL Series) and Fumed Silica (FUSYL Series), is an amorphous inorganic pigment extender ...
Synthetic and Natural Red Oxide (Iron Oxide, Fe₂O₃) is an inorganic, chemically stable functional additive used as a pigment extender in pigment po...
Talc is a hydrated magnesium silicate mineral distinguished by its lamellar (platy) crystal structure and exceptionally low Mohs hardness of 1, mak...
Mica is a group of layered alumino-silicate minerals sharing a sheet-like (phyllosilicate) crystal structure. The most relevant types for pigment e...
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO₃) is a naturally occurring mineral derived from high-purity limestone deposits, refined and micronised to engineered partic...
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Our application and technical teams help Inks and Pigments customers select the right mineral grade, optimize formulation performance and move confidently from laboratory evaluation to production.
Answers to common questions about materials, selection and technical support.
We provide functional extenders, silica, waxes, kaolin, talc, mica and specialty additives for ink and pigment systems. Our range supports dispersion, print quality and processing across multiple printing methods.
Ink and pigment formulations need stable dispersion, controlled flow and reliable print results. Selected minerals and additives help formulators balance these properties.
Products shown on this page include Calcium Carbonate, Kaolin & Synthetic Aluminium Silicate, Organoclay, Precipitated & Fumed Silica. Review the product details and speak with our team about the grade that suits your process.
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