Barium Sulfate Powder for High-Gloss and Transparency Enquiries in Inks, Plastics and Leather Coatings
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ColorWhitePhysical formPowder
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CAS No.7727-43-7Purity≤95%
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Appearancewhite powderApplicationprinting inks, plastics, and leather coatings
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ClassificationSulphateEINECS No.231-784-4
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Grade StandardIndustrial GradeMolecular FormulaBaSO4
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TypeBarium Sulfate
Gloss and transparency describe different aspects of a finished formulation. This industrial barium sulfate white powder is intended for enquiries involving printing inks, plastics and leather coatings, where the desired optical appearance needs a clearly defined evaluation.
Keep gloss and clarity as separate questions
Describe the surface sheen you want to achieve and, separately, the transparency required of the finished material. Agree how each will be assessed in a representative sample. White powder appearance does not determine either result in a complete ink, polymer or coating formulation.
Understand the stated purity boundary
The purity statement is ≤95%, which gives an upper boundary rather than a 95% minimum. Ask for the proposed grade's full assay specification and relevant test method. Combine that information with particle and colour measurements before deciding whether the material belongs in your shortlist.
- For an ink or leather coating
- Identify the coating or ink system and the optical acceptance criteria.
- For a plastic formulation
- Identify the polymer and the intended appearance of the finished article.
Choose through a representative optical trial
Request the technical sheet, safety information and particle-distribution report for the same sample grade. Evaluate dispersion and optical appearance under conditions suited to your formulation, then record the criteria and results together. No numerical gloss, brilliance or transparency result is promised here; the useful next step is a documented comparison against the actual finish your application requires.
