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AssigneeImerys Pigments, Inc.
InventorsJ. Philip Jones, Robert Pruett, Jun Yuan, Michael Garska, David Cummings, Bomi Bilimoria, Robin Wesley
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Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates to a hydrous kaolin product having improved optical properties, for example, when used in the production of paper products. The present invention comprises an improved barrier coating for paper and a method of making the coated paper. The present invention also comprises an improved method from making filled and coated paper products. The present invention uses a composition comprising kaolin having a shape factor of at least about 70:1, such as at least about 80:1 or at least about 100:1.
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A method of refining kaolin, comprising:
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