BLANC FIXE micro® PLUS synthetic barium sulfate is largely free of impurities (e.g., quartz) with a specially adjusted surface and is produced from highly purified solutions in a defined growth process. The product is resistant to acids and alkalis, insoluble in water and organic solvents. It is color neutral due to the low refractive index (1.64 of BaSO4), has an extremely narrow particle size range for high gloss specifications, and high brilliance in colored systems. The low specific surface area (<5 m²/g) and low abrasiveness (due to low Mohs hardness of ca. 3) make BLANC FIXE micro® PLUS synthetic barium sulfate easy to wet and disperse.