Mica Pearl Powder (Cap: 20 MT/Day)

MICA PEARL POWDER (CAP: 20 MT/DAY)

[EIRI/EDPR/4486] J.C.: 2702XL

Special effect pigments are gaining more and more attention from industries because they allow obtaining peculiar optical effects, which can be exploited in many applications, from plastics and car coatings to the cosmetic field. Among the special effect pigments, it is possible to count metal effect pigments and pearlescent pigments. The latter type shows great potentiality as these pigments are easily produced with controlled morphological characteristics, thus having unique optical properties, such as dependence of colour on the viewing angle, colour change effects and crystal-like effects. There are many types of pearlescent pigments available on the market: the most important part is represented by mica-based pigments. 

Pearlescent pigments (MICA Pearl Powder) are coated mica platelets that provide color and exciting visual effects to various coatings, plastics, and printing ink. These lustre pigments are transparent and reflect light because of their smooth surfaces. Light reflected from the platelets creates a sense of depth and a lustre that varies with particle size—smaller particles impart a satin sheen. In comparison, larger particles create sparkle or glitter. Some pearlescent pigments are iridescent showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles. Although these pigments are non-metallic, they can give paint a metallic look. Almost all pearlescent pigments are non-reactive and non-toxic.

The mica of pearlescent pigments is synthetic or natural, coated with titanium dioxide, iron oxide, or another metal oxide. Platelets of coated mica can vary in size, shape, and thickness. The degree of these characteristics and the thickness of the coating determine the color and appearance of the pigment. Additionally, thickness and the coarseness of the particles determine the sparkle.

Mica is a natural mineral (muscovite) of low refractive index (RI) that is transparent in paint because it allows light transmission. When these thin platelets (about 500 nm) are coated with high refractive index metal oxides (ranging in thickness from 60 to 165 nm), they can reflect light. The face size of these particles range from 1 to 150 microns, and the thickness ranges from 0.1 to 3 microns.

Mica platelets have a high level of transparency. White light will pass through the platelet—the titanium dioxide layer as a higher refraction index than the mica and the surrounding. Light is refracted and at the interfaces reflected in different angles. This phase shift creates so-called interference colors—the main characteristic of a pearlescent effect—. Iron oxide shows its typical color even in thin layers on a mica substrate.

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity            20 MT/Day  

Land & Building (4750 sq.mt.)    Rs. 4.55 Cr    

Plant & Machinery                    Rs. 8.11 Cr 

Working Capital for 1 Month    Rs. 12.76 Cr 

Total Capital Investment          Rs. 26.10 Cr 

Rate of Return                          40%

Break Even Point                      41%

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

USES/APPLICATIONS

MARKET OVERVIEW

SPECIFICATION AND COMPOSITION

BIS SPECIFICATION

MATERIAL BALANCE/FORMULATION

RAW MATERIALS

RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

MANUFACTURING PROCESS STEPS/PROCESS FLOW

ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

ETP FACILITY

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER EFFLUENT

WASTE GENERATION & MANAGEMENT/GREEN BELT

HAZARDS

PLANT & MACHINERY (BROADLY)

SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENTS

UTILITIES REQUIREMENT (ESTIMATED - MONTH)

PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT

PLANT LOCATION FACTORS

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

MITIGATION MEASURES (PROPOSED)

HSE REQUIREMENT

SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL MEASURE

POTENTIAL RISKS

PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

PROJECT FINANCIALS

PRELIMINARY LAYOUT

CONCLUSIONS

APPENDIX – A:

01. PLANT ECONOMICS

02. LAND & BUILDING

03. PLANT AND MACHINERY

04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS

05. FIXED CAPITAL

06. RAW MATERIAL

07. SALARY AND WAGES

08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS

09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL

10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

11. COST OF PRODUCTION

12. TURN OVER/ANNUM

13. BREAK EVEN POINT

14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE

15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS

16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS

17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS

18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)