Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Synonyms:

Hydrous magnesium silicate, (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), talc powder, cosmetic talc, french talc, montana talc, texas talc, vermont talc, industrial talc, tremolitic talc, steatite talc, fibrous non-tremolite talc, no asbestos talc, magnesium silicate talc, talcum, french chalk, soapstone, steatite, CAS# 14807-96-6,

Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Designations:

• Chemical Name: Hydrous magnesium silicate
• Chemical Formula: 3MgO*4SiO2*H2O

Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) General Description:

• A mineral which occurs naturally throughout the world. It has a platy structure
• Talc is a metamorphic mineral resulting from the metamorphism of magnesian minerals such as serpentine, pyroxene, amphibole, olivine, in the presence of carbon dioxide and water. This is known as talc carbonation or steatization and produces a suite of rocks known as talc carbonates.
• Talc is primarily formed via hydration and carbonation of serpentine, via the following reaction; serpentine + carbon dioxide = talc + magnesite + water
  Mg3Si2O5 (OH)4 + 3CO2 = Mg3Si4O10 (OH)2 + 3 MgCO3 + 3 H2O

Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Technical Information:

• Incompatibilities & Reactivities
• None reported
• Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
• Symptoms Fibrotic pneumoconiosis, irritation eyes
• Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system, cardiovascular system

Personal Protection/Sanitation

• Skin : No recommendation
• Eyes : No recommendation
• Wash skin : No recommendation
• Remove : No recommendation
• Change : No recommendation
• Eye : Irrigate immediately
• Allergen : non allergen material non hazardous material
• Breathing : Fresh air

Respirator Recommendations

• Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Chemical Purities Available (a naturalore):

• Cosmetic grade
• Paint grades
• USP grade
• Soapstone grade
• Micronized grade
• Finely ground grade

• Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Typical Granulations Available:

• Targets, tablets, pieces, granules and various powder granulations sized between 37 microns to 1.5 microns mean particle size.

• Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Typical Physical Constants:

• Hegman Grind= 3- 6
• Specific Gravity= 2.6- 2.85
• Oil Absorption= 30-55
• Appearance= Translucent, Colorless, White, Pale green, Brown
• Surface Area= (m2/g) 4.3
• Fracture= Sub-Conchoidal
• Mohs Hardness= @20°C 1.0- 1.5
• pH= 7.5 – 9.5
• Crystallography= Lamellar / Triclinic
• Refractive Index= 1.59- 1.60
• Acid solubility _ < 3% Loss of ignition 1.5 c, 2.5-5

Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Typical Applications:

Lubricant, filler, reinforcement, electric and heat insulator, anti stick, anti cake, carrier, thickener, adsorbent, strengthener, ceramics, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Ground talc makes talcum powder. The massive variety (soapstone) is used for sinks, table tops, etc. Soapstone found a use in Babylonian days when signature cylinder seals were often carved from it. The Egyptians also used it as a base for some of their blue faience figurines, which were then fired to fuse the glaze. California Indians also used it as sculpture material.

Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Packaging Options:

Bags, drums and bulk bags.

DESCRIPTION

Talc is a soft, lamellar inert mineral, which occurs typically as magnesium silicate. The Talc grades exhibit good purity and chemical stability.

USES

These properties typically render the Talc B grades an ideal carrier and functional extender in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Further applications include high performance paints and coatings, thermoplastic polymers, waxes, and slip agents.

Asbestos Not Detected Melting Point Stable up to ca. 9000C Stability Indefinite self life. Resistant to mild acids, alkalis Bulk Density Loose: 270g/l Tapped: 330g/l Packaging 25 / 50kg/ jumbo HDPE bags, PRINTED