Andricite®

Andricite® is a stable, finely ground synthetic anhydrous calcium sulphate used in a wide range of construction applications.

Available in many grades

By-product of hydrofloric acid industry

Filler for adhesives sealants and other product-specific applications

Non-hazardous

Non-Toxic

Stable Mineral

Andricite®

Product information

In the industrial process of making the fluorinated compound, we obtain our synthetic anhydrite as a by-product. By creating products from an existing process, we created the opportunity to develop new eco-technological products that have excellent performance both physical as well as mechanical.

Industrial applications for Andricite®

Our customers use Andricite in the building and construction industry for:

  • Floor screed  /Gypsol
  • Aerated blocks
  • Carpet tiles
  • Building chemistry

In addition to the applications in the building and construction industry, we sell Andricite as a:

Besides the existing markets we see opportunities for our anhydrite product in the following applications:

  • PVC pipe filler , because it has/can:
    • Withstands humidity
    • tabular structure
    • good transparency properties
    • hardness 3.5 Mohs
    • density 3.0 g/cm 3
  • Industrial paints
  • Construction chemical
  • Clear lacquer system
  • Adhesives
  • High-performance filler

Product grades/portfolio

LKAB Minerals offers:

  • Milled Andricite
  • Un-milled Andricite

Please contact our product sales specialists to obtain more information.

Andricite® packaging & logistics

Our Andricite is available ex Runcorn on a collected or delivered basis in:

  • Bulk
  • 25 kg bags
  • 1000 kg big bags

We also have this product available from our Moerdijk (The Netherlands) stock location in:

  • 25 kg bag
  • 1000 kg big bags

Industry use

Our customers use industrial minerals to improve constructions, increase safety and reduce costs.