9 product lines. 25 grades. Full technical documentation — TDS, SDS and CoA — available on request. Production-backed supply from integrated South African operations.
Low iron (0.10–0.20% Fe₂O₃), high brightness, d50 6.8–27.6μm. UV and acid resistant. Functional filler for paints, coatings, sealants and plastics; used in ceramic slips, frits and glazes. SG 2.59. Melting point >1100°C.
Higher SiO₂ content (75–85%). Low Fe₂O₃ (0.10–0.20%). d50 6.8–27.6μm. Melting point >1100°C. For paints, industrial coatings, sealants, rubber, plasters and thermosetting polymers.
Highest purity in the range, from quartz veins in Limpopo pegmatite. Mohs 7 hardness for scrub and abrasion resistance. d50 10.6–20.9μm. UV resistant. Melting point >1200°C. Full TDS and SDS available.
NIL Asbestos. Talc raw material tested quarterly by an independent laboratory for asbestos and heavy metals. Mohs 1. d50 8.6–12.1μm. 5 grades covering RB, TX, SR, SN and CA. An industrial filler for paints, plastics, rubber and construction.
High specific gravity SG 4.10. BaSO₄ 93%. Low oil absorption 12%. d50 10.2μm. Inert, chemically resistant. Ideal for protective coatings, anti-corrosion primers, plastics and radiation shielding.
Responsibly sourced from Limpopo Province, South Africa. High aspect ratio. Pearlescent effect in paints and cosmetics. Electrical insulation and dielectric strength. Fire extinguisher powders.
Soft platy pyrophyllite, Mohs 2.0. d50 11.2μm. SG 2.70. Reflectance 84%. SiO₂ 53%, Al₂O₃ 35%. Good brightness and chemical stability. For paints, coatings, sealants, mastics and grouts.
Talc irradiated in accordance with EN ISO 11137-1 (4.0–20.0 kGy). NIL Asbestos; talc raw material tested quarterly for asbestos and heavy metals. For use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical, personal care and food products.
Coarser aggregate grades of potash feldspar for glass, ceramics and construction. Glass Grade (GG) with low iron (<0.3% Fe₂O₃) for glass manufacturing. Consistent chemistry from Limpopo pegmatite source.
Each product is carefully selected, sorted and processed to meet specific industry requirements for brightness, purity, particle size distribution and chemical consistency.
| Product | Type | Grades | Key Differentiator | Primary Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbrite® | Potash Feldspar (Micronised) | 2, 5, 10, 15 | Low Fe₂O₃ (0.10–0.20%), high brightness, d50 6.8–27.6μm | Paints, sealants, ceramic glazes, plastics, rubber, fire extinguisher powders |
| Microbrite®(S) | Higher-Silica Feldspar (Micronised) | 2s, 5s, 15 | SiO₂ 75–85%, low Fe₂O₃, melting point >1100°C | Coatings, sealants, rubber, plasters, thermosets |
| Microsil® | High-Purity Silica (Micronised) | 2, 5, 15 | 98.5% SiO₂ purity, Mohs 7 hardness, d50 10.6–20.9μm | Coatings, adhesives, ceramics, tile adhesive, construction |
| MicroTalc® | Micronised Talc | RB, TX, SR, SN, CA | NIL Asbestos (tested quarterly), LOI <6.0%, d50 8.6–12.1μm | Paints, plastics, rubber, construction |
| Microblanc STD® | Barytes (BaSO₄) | STD Grade | High SG 4.10, BaSO₄ 93%, low oil absorption 12% | Protective coatings, plastics, rubber, radiation shielding |
| Mica | Muscovite Mica Powder | 40#, 60#, 325# | Responsible Limpopo origin, pearlescent & electrical insulation properties | Paints, plastics, cosmetics, electrical, fire extinguisher powders |
| Supersilk® | Pyrophyllite (Aluminium Silicate) | SS Grade | Soft platy structure (Mohs 2.0), d50 11.2μm, SiO₂ 53%, Al₂O₃ 35% | Paints, coatings, construction sealants, mastics, adhesives |
| Pharmatalc® | Pharmaceutical Grade Talc | Pharma Talc (d50 12.1μm) | Irradiated (EN ISO 11137-1); NIL Asbestos (tested quarterly) | Pharmaceutical, personal care and food manufacture |
| Screened Feldspar | Coarser Aggregate Feldspar | F-3, F-6, F-15, GG | Coarser aggregate grades; Glass Grade GG low iron (<0.3% Fe₂O₃) | Glass manufacturing, ceramics, construction, abrasives |
All Elixir Minerals products are supplied with comprehensive technical documentation to support formulation approval, supply chain compliance and regulatory requirements.
Our technical team aims to provide the relevant TDS, SDS and CoA for any product and grade within one business day.