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Selling platy talc for 20 years!
Expanded New VANTALC Products!
Important New VANTALC Literature!
VANTALC Mineral Filler TDS  VANTALC® Mineral Filler
VANTALC Mineral Filler - VANTALC 6H-II, VANTALC F 2504 and VANTALC R  VANTALC® Mineral Filler - VANTALC 6H-II, VANTALC F 2504 and VANTALC R



Five Grades of Air-floated Kaolin Clays
Find out more about Kaolin Clay  Kaolin Clay



Featured Articles, Formulas and
     Product Presentations


 An Introduction To Mineral Fillers For Paints & Coatings
       (Online 28 April 2009)
 Comprehensive Minerals Applications Guide
         (Updated Online 4 June 2008)
  Filler Minerals from R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc.
          (Updated 2 June 2008)

 Filler Minerals Reference - A Guide to Filler Properties and Uses  (Updated 9 May 2008)

  ACTIV-8® drier accelerator PowerPoint Presentation
         (Online 9 September 2004)
 Drier Accelerator for Paints and Coatings by Janis Anderson Published in PITTURE E VERNICI - EUROPEAN COATINGS 11/2006; written in Italian and English
         (Online 01 November 2006)

  ACTIV-8® Drier Accelerator for Paints and Coatings
         (Online 23 February 2006)

A “How-to” Guide for the Use of ACTIV-8®
         (Online April 2002)

"Classic" ACTIV-8 Documents:

 Drier Catalyst Activity in Organic Coatings
         (Online 23 August 2002)
 Drier Catalyst Activity of 1,10-Phenanthroline in Organic Coatings
         (Online 23 August 2002)


 VANZYME® Starch Liquefier
         (Online 21 September 2004)

 Drier Accelerator for Paints and Coatings by Janis Anderson Published in PITTURE E VERNICI - EUROPEAN COATINGS 11/2006; written in Italian and English
         (Online 01 November 2006)


 Featured Story: Lesser-Known Silicates: It’s All Relative by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development, and Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, November, 2003
         (Online November 2003)

 Featured Story: Feldspar and Nepheline Syenite: Fillers With a Purpose by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development, and Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, October, 2003
         (Online October 2003)

 Featured Story: Kaolin Clay: Functional Optical Additives by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development, and Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, August, 2003
         (Online August 2003)

 Featured Story: Strength and Sheen by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development and Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, May, 2003
         (Online 05 May 2003)

 Featured Story: Talc Shape and Form Meet Function by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development, and Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, January, 2003
         (Online 07 January 2003)

 Featured Story: Keeping Corrosion at Bay by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development, Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, and Janis Anderson / Manager of Paint & Paper, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT PPCJ Magazine - England, December, 2002
         (Online 24 January 2003)

 Cover Story: Wollastonite A Versatile Functional Filler by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development, and Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, November, 2002
         (Online 06 November 2002)

 Cover Story: Functional Silicate Fillers: Basic Principles by Peter A. Ciullo / Director, Specialties and Minerals Development, and Sara Robinson / Marketing Manager, Minerals, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc., Norwalk, CT Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine, August, 2002
         (Online 18 August 2002)

Use of Information
The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by technical personnel and, to the best of our knowledge and belief, is true and accurate as of the date hereof. No warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, is made regarding accuracy, performance, stability, reliability or use. This information is not intended to be all-inclusive, because the manner and conditions of use, handling, storage and other factors may involve other or additional safety or performance considerations. The user is responsible for determining the suitability of any material for a specific purpose and for adopting such safety precautions as may be required. R. T. Vanderbilt Company does not warrant the results to be obtained in using any material, and disclaims all liability with respect to the use, handling or further processing of any such material. No suggestion for use is intended as, and nothing herein shall be construed as, a recommendation to infringe any existing patent or to violate any federal, state or local law or regulation.
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