LEARN / MATERIAL FUNCTION
Explore existing library materials with a source-linked filler / extender assignment.
These assignments describe a documented material function. The individual source may concern a particular supplier grade or application. Open a material’s evidence before using it in a formula.
21 source-linked library assignments. Matching a function does not establish compatibility, safety or a greener replacement.
CAS 21645-51-2
Recorded function: Flame-retardant mineral filler and reinforcing pigment
Aluminum hydroxide, also called alumina trihydrate (ATH), is used as a mineral flame retardant and smoke suppressant. Huber’s Hydral sheet also identifies uses in paper filling/coating, adhesive reinforcement and mild polishing applications. [Huber TDS]
CAS 1344-28-1
Recorded function: Abrasive and mineral filler for industrial formulation development
Aluminum oxide (alumina) is used as an abrasive and in ceramic/refractory materials. The selected Wako product is explicitly for grinding. Almatis documents specialized aluminas for refractories, ceramics and polishing, illustrating the importance of product form. [Wako product page; Almatis]
CAS 7727-43-7
Recorded function: Mineral extender and functional filler for coatings and polymers
Barium sulfate is a dense inorganic pigment/extender and functional filler. TOR’s BARTEX material information identifies applications in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, plastics, ceramics and rubber. Natural barite and chemically precipitated blanc fixe are distinct commercial forms.
CAS 1318-23-6
Recorded function: Functional mineral filler for polymers and separator coatings
Mineral filler and co-flame retardant; coating particles for lithium-ion battery separators and electrode edges. Specific Nabaltec grades promote char formation and tolerate high processing temperatures.
CAS 10043-11-5
Recorded function: Hexagonal boron-nitride powder for lubrication and thermal-management formulations
Hexagonal boron nitride is used as a lubricating powder, thermal-management filler and ceramic ingredient. Its platelet structure differs from hard cubic boron nitride.
CAS 471-34-1
Recorded function: Filler / pigment research baseline
General calcium-carbonate filler function. This does not identify the catalog baseline as CalPlex 2, SOCAL P-2 or an application-qualified grade.
CAS 1344-95-2
Recorded function: Functional filler and corrosion-inhibiting pigment for primers
Calcium silicate covers commercially variable calcium salts of silicic acid. The archived Qemetica grade is calcium-modified silica used as an industrial additive. Its INHIBISIL 73 and 75 pigments are designed for corrosion protection in waterborne and solvent-borne primers. Other qualified grades can serve anti-caking uses, but the industrial grade here is not a food or pharmaceutical authorization. [Qemetica SDS; Qemetica brochure; JECFA]
CAS 7778-18-9
Recorded function: Anhydrous mineral filler and chemical-processing reagent
Anhydrous calcium sulfate is used as a desiccant. Regular DRIERITE is a commercial anhydrous calcium sulfate grade that removes moisture; Thermo provides a separate laboratory reagent grade. Calcium sulfate also has specified food-technology uses, but such uses require an appropriate compliant grade and cannot be inferred for the archived reagent.
CAS 13397-24-5
Recorded function: Gypsum mineral for fillers, binders and construction formulation development
Gypsum is calcium sulfate dihydrate, used in cement and as feedstock for plaster, as an industrial filler and as a calcium/sulfur source in soil-treatment products. Di-Corp also describes gypsum as a calcium source for selected drilling-fluid systems. Plaster of Paris is the hemihydrate, not the same hydration state as the selected gypsum.
CAS 16389-88-1
Recorded function: Carbonate mineral and liming-material reference
Calcium-magnesium carbonate mineral used in liming and as a raw material or filler. Nordkalk dolomite flour reduces soil acidity and supplies magnesium; this agricultural function depends on soil need and grade. [Nordkalk product information]
CAS See supplier composition
Recorded function: Mineral reinforcement / filler
A specialty talc family named in Imerys’ November 2023 announcement on mineral additives for automotive polymers. Exact grade properties and current regional availability require supplier confirmation.
CAS See supplier composition
Recorded function: Mineral reinforcement / filler
A specialty talc family named in Imerys’ November 2023 announcement on mineral additives for automotive polymers. Exact grade properties and current regional availability require supplier confirmation.