Vermiculite Supplier in Malaysia
Vermiculite supplier in Malaysia for construction, horticulture, feed, personal-care and industrial processors. Vermiculite is a lamellar mineral group supplied as platy raw concentrate or as lightweight accordion-like particles after thermal exfoliation, with CAS 1318-00-9 recorded for the identity.
Raw flake concentrate serves plants that carry out their own expansion. Coarse exfoliated grades suit loose fill, lightweight mixes and growing media, while fine or micronised grades serve dry compounds, carriers, fillers and selected formulations with tighter particle controls.
Vermiculite is not another name for perlite or mica, and a finished construction, growing-media, feed or cosmetic blend is not a grade of the mineral itself. As a natural mineral group, it also has no single fixed formula or universal elemental composition.
Send the required processing state, particle grade, bulk-density or expansion specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 1318-00-9
- Grade
- raw concentrate, coarse exfoliated, fine exfoliated and micronised
- Appearance
- brown, bronze, gold or grey platy flakes before expansion, or lightweight accordion-like granules after exfoliation
Vermiculite grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw vermiculite concentrate | graded platy mineral flakes before thermal expansion | — | Feedstock for exfoliation plants and specialist processors that control the heating, expansion and final particle grading in their own operation. | Packing is confirmed against the raw flake grade, quantity and receiving process. |
| Coarse exfoliated vermiculite | lightweight expanded accordion-like granules | — | Loose-fill insulation, lightweight construction mixes and horticultural growing media where particle size, bulk density, expansion and moisture behaviour are specified by the buyer. | Pack format is confirmed for the expanded volume and required particle grade. |
| Fine exfoliated or micronised vermiculite | fine lightweight granules or mineral powder | — | Dry construction compounds, industrial fillers, feed carriers and suitable personal-care formulations where a controlled fine particle profile and application-grade quality limits are required. | Sealed powder packing and supporting documents are confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy Vermiculite from ChemTrade
Request a quote for Vermiculite
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Mineral identity | vermiculite, a lamellar mineral group that expands when heated | — |
| CAS number | 1318-00-9 | — |
| Processing state | raw concentrate, exfoliated granules or fine and micronised material as specified | — |
| Particle morphology | platy raw flakes or lightweight accordion-like particles after exfoliation | — |
| Appearance | brown, bronze, gold or grey mineral material depending on deposit, processing and grade | — |
| Grade controls | particle-size distribution, bulk density, moisture, expansion response and controlled mineral impurities as applicable | — |
Vermiculite applications
Safety and handling
Keep vermiculite dry, sealed or covered and protected from contamination and moisture pickup. Control airborne dust during transfer of fine grades and follow the handling information supplied for the quoted mineral and particle grade.
Common questions about Vermiculite
What is the difference between raw and exfoliated vermiculite?
Raw concentrate is the graded platy mineral before heat treatment. Exfoliation expands the flakes into lightweight accordion-like particles used in insulation, construction and growing media. State which processing state the plant needs because they differ greatly in bulk and handling.
Should I request coarse or fine exfoliated vermiculite?
Coarse grades suit loose fill and many horticultural uses, while finer grades serve dry mixes, fillers, carriers and formulations needing closer particle control. Send the particle-size distribution or current grade rather than choosing from a broad coarse or fine label alone.
Is vermiculite the same as perlite?
No. Vermiculite is a lamellar mineral that exfoliates into accordion-like particles, while perlite is volcanic glass that expands into white cellular particles. Both can appear in lightweight construction and growing media, but their moisture behaviour, density and formulation role differ.
Is vermiculite a form of mica?
No. Vermiculite and mica are related platy mineral groups but are traded as separate identities. Vermiculite is selected for exfoliation and lightweight expanded forms, while mica grades are bought for platelet, insulation, filler and appearance properties without treating one as an alias of the other.
Can the same vermiculite grade be used for construction, feed and cosmetics?
Not automatically. Particle size, bulk density, colour, controlled impurities, handling and document requirements can differ by application. State the end use and full receiving specification so the quotation addresses the intended grade rather than only the mineral name.
Does vermiculite have one fixed chemical formula?
No. Vermiculite is a natural mineral group whose composition varies by deposit and mineral structure. Specify any controlled mineral or elemental limits that matter to the application instead of relying on one nominal formula.
What specifications matter when buying vermiculite?
State raw or exfoliated processing state, particle-size distribution, bulk density, moisture, expansion response and any controlled mineral impurities. Include the application, quantity, delivery location and required documents.
What information is needed for a vermiculite price enquiry in Malaysia?
Send the processing state, particle grade, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and documentation so these can be addressed in a quotation with a stated validity period.