Ceramics Industry: China Clay is widely used in the manufacture of whiteware ceramics. Kaolin and Calcined clay are used for refractory applications. 6.White cement: In the production of white cement, iron is a deleterious component which can be avoided by using kaolin, an alumina silicate with very low iron content. 7.Other industries: Pharmaceutical, quality leather; textiles; inks, dyes, adhesives, crayons and pencils; toothpastes and cosmetic applications; chemicals industry, Plastic film, Video and audio tapes, where clays are used as anti-blocking agents, Laundry products, Washing powders and detergents.