100% PURE PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE KAOLIN FOR MEDICINAL AND COSMETIC USE

Technical
Kaolin has long been associated with medicinal qualities, in particular the internal use of kaolin and morphine for diarrhoea & stomach upsets and the external use of kaolin preparations, as facemasks or poultices, to improve skin condition and reduce swellings.
Kaolin and morphine works by absorbing toxins from the gut and bulking faeces.
Facemasks absorb oil, dirt and toxins from pores in the skin and poultices provide localized heat and moisture to relieve pain and draw pus.
There are three grades of kaolin approved to British Pharmacopoeia: BP Light, BP Light Natural and BP Heavy.

TEST	BP LIGHT KAOLIN	BP LIGHT NATURAL	BP HEAVY KAOLIN
Loss on Drying	1.5% max	1.5% max	2.0% max
Coarse Particles	25mg max	25mg max	NA
Fine Particles	70% min	70% min	NA
Heavy Metals	20 ppm max	20 ppm max	25 ppm max
Chloride	330 ppm	330 ppm	250ppm
Arsenic	2 ppm	2 ppm	NA
Soluble matter	10 mg max	10 mg max	NA
Calcium	NA	NA	250 ppm max
Sulphates	NA	NA	0.1% max
Substances soluble in acid	NA	NA	10 mg
Acidity / Alkalinity	NA	NA	Passes test
Organic Impurities	NA	NA	Passes test
Adsorption power	NA	NA	Passes test

Typical Applications

Medicinal
Absorbent properties for gastro-intestinal conditions
Carrier for active ingredients
Suspending agent and viscosity control in liquids
Filler
Infused bandages for better control of heavy bleeding. Kaolin activates the blood clotting system
Relief of mouth sores caused by radiation treatments
Advances in Medical uses for Alumino-Silicate Clay Minerals by Frank Hart, 2014



Veterinary
As for human medicinal products above
BPHK is widely used as a poultice to treat soreness and swellings on the legs of racehorses following the exertion of a race or training.
In marine fish farming BPLN encourages newly hatched fry to feed.



Crop Protection
Repels insects and deters egg laying when sprayed onto crops such as olives and citrus fruit.

Cosmetics
Soaps, gels, shampoos
Toothpaste
Face masks
Scrubs
Bath bombs

      

Sales
First Test Minerals Ltd can supply small lots of all three grades, BP Light Kaolin, BP Light Natural and BP Heavy Kaolin:
1, 5 and 10 Kg lots in plastic containers
20 or 25 Kg lots in 3 ply kraft paper sacks
880 to 1000 kg lots in kraft sacks, on pallets

Quality Control
All BP kaolin sold by FTM is manufactured and approved by Goonvean Ltd, now part of Imerys Minerals.
Goonvean, who are accredited to ISO9001: 2008 and FEMAS, has been the world’s leading supplier for more than 20 years. The kaolin is sourced from extremely pure natural deposits in Cornwall, UK.
All lots are fully traceable & accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis.

Irradiation
FTM can arrange for kaolin to be irradiated to ensure complete sterility prior to shipment.

Health and Safety
MSDS are available on request.