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Kaolin

Synonym(s):

Aluminum silicate hydroxide, Bolus, Hydrated aluminum silicate

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Linear Formula:
~Al2Si2O5(OH)4
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
EC Number:
310-194-1
MDL number:
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form

powder (finest)

impurities

≤1% Soluble in acid

loss

≤14% loss on ignition, 600 °C

capacity

in accordance absorption capacity

cation traces

Fe: ≤1000 mg/kg, Pb: ≤10 mg/kg

suitability

passes test for identity, passes test for swelling capacity

InChI

1S/2Al.O5Si2.2H2O.2O/c;;1-6(2)5-7(3)4;;;;/h;;;2*1H2;;/q2*+1;-2;;;;

InChI key

NLYAJNPCOHFWQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Kaolin has been used for decreasing the background reading of serum blood sample in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Kaolin also referred to as aluminum silicate hydroxide, bolus or hydrated aluminum silicate is a white clay that reduces the bioavailability of quebracho, tannic acid and quinine. It also activates the plasma factor XII and platelet factor 3 significantly and to few extent platelet-associated factor XI.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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W Van den Broeck et al.
Infection and immunity, 67(2), 520-526 (1999-01-23)
F4 receptor-positive (F4R+) and F4 receptor-negative (F4R-) pigs were orally vaccinated with purified F4 fimbriae of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC). Serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgA responses were readily detected in F4R+ animals, whereas immune responses were not detected in
The effects of collagen and kaolin on the intrinsic coagulant activity of platelets. Evidence for an alternative pathway in intrinsic coagulation not requiring factor XII.
P N Walsh
British journal of haematology, 22(4), 393-405 (1972-04-01)
Nathaniel J Dominy et al.
The Journal of experimental biology, 207(Pt 2), 319-324 (2003-12-12)
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