Kaolin for agriculture, agrochemical and crop protection formulations
Applications / Agriculture

Mineral solutions for agriculture and crop protection

Sree Sai Mineral Industries supplies high-purity kaolin clay used as a carrier in agrochemical formulations, a soil conditioning mineral additive, and a particle film for kaolin-based crop protection sprays.

Our controlled particle sizing and low moisture content ensure reliable dispersion and consistent performance across dust carriers, wettable powders, soil additives and foliar spray formulations, backed by an in-house quality laboratory and a Certificate of Analysis with every batch.

Agriculture Applications

Where our kaolin is used

Agrochemical Carrier & Dust Formulations

  • Pesticide Dust Carriers
  • Fungicide Dust Formulations
  • Wettable Powder Carriers
  • Granule Coating Additive

Soil Conditioning Additives

  • Soil Structure Improvement
  • Moisture Retention Aid
  • Nutrient Carrier Additive
  • Custom Soil Blends

Crop Particle-Film Protection

  • Sunburn Protection Sprays
  • Pest-Barrier Particle Films
  • Reflective Foliar Coatings
  • Heat Stress Mitigation
Why Kaolin

The role our kaolin plays in your agricultural formulation

Carrier & Dispersion

Consistent particle size enables uniform dilution and even dispersion of active ingredients.

Soil Structure & Moisture

Improves soil texture and helps retain moisture and nutrients around the root zone.

Reflective Particle Film

Fine white particles form a protective barrier that reflects heat and deters certain pests.

Low-Impurity Consistency

Batch-to-batch uniformity verified in our in-house QC lab.

Featured Product

Sree Sai AgroCarry Kaolin

Technical Data Sheet Agriculture Grade

Sree Sai AgroCarry is a high-purity kaolin developed for agricultural use. It serves as a carrier and dispersant in agrochemical formulations, a soil conditioning additive, and a particle film base for crop protection sprays.

Chemical Composition (Typical)
ParameterTypical Value
Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)45–48%
Aluminium Oxide (Al₂O₃)36–38%
Iron Oxide (Fe₂O₃)≤ 0.60%
Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂)≤ 0.70%
Loss on Ignition (LOI)12–14%
Physical Properties (Typical)
PropertyTypical Value
Brightness82–89%
Moisture< 1.5%
pH (10% suspension)6.5–7.5
+325 Mesh Residue< 0.8%
Median Particle Size (D50)4–7 µm
Product Advantages
Excellent carrier properties Uniform particle distribution Low moisture content Good spray suspension Neutral pH profile Consistent reflectivity
Grade Selection

Five grades — from dust carriers to crop particle film

Product Grade Brightness (%) Moisture (%) D50 (µm) Primary Application
SS-AG 100 82–84 < 1.5 6–7 Pesticide Dust Carrier
SS-AG 200 84–85 < 1.3 5–6 Wettable Powder Carrier
SS-AG 300 85–87 < 1.2 5–6 Soil Conditioning Additive
SS-AG 400 87–89 < 1.0 4–5 Crop Particle-Film Protection
SS-AG 500 88–90 < 0.8 3–4 Premium Foliar Spray Formulations

* Typical values provided for guidance only. Custom grades can be developed to meet specific process and product requirements.

FAQ's

Agriculture Kaolin — Common Questions

Kaolin is used as an inert carrier and dust diluent in pesticide and fungicide dust formulations, providing consistent particle size and good dispersion for uniform active-ingredient application.

Kaolin-based particle film sprays coat crop surfaces with a fine reflective mineral layer that helps reduce sunburn stress and deters certain pests, while remaining compatible with common spray equipment.

We supply agriculture-grade kaolin in 25 kg and 50 kg HDPE bags, 1-tonne jumbo (FIBC) bags, and bulk container loading for larger agrochemical and formulation plants.

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