The large-scale asbestos industry began in the mid-19th century. Early attempts at producing asbestos paper and cloth in Italy began in the 1850s, but were unsuccessful in creating a market for such products.

India is the single largest source of mica in the world. Muscovite Mica is the best variety available from Rajasthan.

Aluminium Silicate is light weight and super white in color. It is having high degree of brightness, low plasticity, ease of diepersion. It is having low bulk density and very low moisture content. It improves electrical as well as mechanical properties. It can partially replace TiO2 to give cost reduction.