Regarded as an essentially “environmentally safe” building material, perlite is incredibly versatile and is used in a wide range of products and processes. Perlite has various beneficial properties. It is non-toxic, fireproof, and lightweight in nature; available in different sizes; and can be expanded to the desired density. It can also hold numerous liquids such as chemical mixtures, oil, and water. On account of these properties, the mineral is employed in various industrial applications

Many consumer products comprise single or multilayer pigmented sheets with TiO2 added for colour and opacity. When used in combination with TiO2, the colour and opacity of thermoplastics can be maintained and cost savings achieved.