Kaolin Kaolin

Kaolin
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3	Physical Property	Physical state Slightly plastic , unctuous and soapy in touch . Colour Normally white , sometimes may be tinged grey , yellow brown , blue or red due to impurities . Odour Characteristics Taste Earthy and clay-like taste . Solubility Practically insoluble in water and mineral acid .
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5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is used as adsorbent . ii)                   When given by mouth , it absorb toxic and other substances from the alimentary tract and in crease the bulk of the faeces . iii)                 It is employed in the symptomatic treatment of diarrhea and to coat irritated intestinal mucosa in case of diarrhea and dysentery and intestinal fermentation . iv)                 Heavy kaolin is used in the preparation of kaolin poultice which is applied with intention of reducing inflammation and alleviating pain .
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8	Storage	It is stored in a well-closed container .