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Carbocore Minerals & Polymers

APPLICATION GUIDE

Markets & applications

Browse typical industrial uses for minerals and polymers, then continue to material guidance for your application.

Material and grade suitability must be confirmed for your process and finished-product requirements.

Coloured paint formulations in open containers
Coatings
Glass bottles on a production line
Glass
Molten metal in an industrial ladle
Metals

Find your application

Choose a sector or narrow the guide by material.

46 application segments in this guide

Packaging & convertingFilms, woven packaging and rigid containersMinerals · Polymers5 applications
Plastics & rubberCompounds, PVC and rubber formulationsMinerals4 applications
Paints, coatings & adhesivesSurface finish, rheology and formulationMinerals3 applications
Building & surfacesConstruction products, roads and surfacesMinerals8 applications
Paper, fibres & textilesPaper, carpet backing, fibres and fabricsMinerals · Polymers5 applications
Glass & ceramicsGlass production, insulation and ceramicsMinerals3 applications
Metals & foundrySteelmaking, foundry and mineral processingMinerals3 applications
AgricultureSoil treatment, films and agricultural productsMinerals · Polymers5 applications
Industrial treatment & chemicalsWater, waste, emissions and chemical processesMinerals5 applications
Household & durable productsCleaning products, household goods and durable partsMinerals · Polymers5 applications
  • Household surface cleaners

    Particle size, controlled abrasion, surface compatibility and cleaner formulation requirements.

  • Household goods

    Moulding grade, part geometry, surface finish and everyday service conditions.

    Materials
  • Stiffness, impact, creep behaviour, moulding conditions and intended outdoor exposure.

    Materials
  • General appliance mouldings

    Non-safety-critical parts: moulding grade, impact, stiffness and intended service conditions.

    Materials
  • Industrial bins and waste containers

    Moulding grade, impact, chemical resistance, wall thickness and service conditions.

    Materials

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers for your next material decision.

Discuss your requirement
Does an application listing mean that every grade is suitable?
No. The guide describes potential material uses and selection questions. Confirm suitability through the current grade specification, relevant documents and application trials. Specialty or regulated uses require grade-specific evidence.