Talc is an important industrial mineral. Talc is valued for its extreme softness, smoothness, hrdrophobicity, high lubricating and hiding power and for its ability to absorb oil and grease. Its resistance to heat, electricity and acids make it an ideal surface for lab counter tops and electrical switchboards. It is also an important filler material for paints, rubber and insecticides. Even with all these uses, most people only know talc as the primary ingredient in talcum powder.
Application of Talc

1-PAPER
The paper industry is the largest consumer of Talc and generally uses 300 Mesh (53) with the range of brightness varying between 80% to 96%.
2-PLASTIC
With the plastic industry on a fast growth-track, the usage of talc is growing fast in PP, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, ABS & Thermosetting Compounds.
Talc is having a huge demand as filler due to its following properties:
Platy in nature
Excellent blending characteristics with oleoresinous materials.
Excellent thermal resistance

3-PAINTSOwing to its low cost and platy structure, Talc is widely used in the paint industry, particularly in marine paints and protective coatings. Benefits include:

4-COSMETICS
The natural qualities of talc gives cosmetics stability, texture, skin adhesion, slip and water resistance. Talc is pure, odorless and free from impurities. Talc is not only used in Body Talc (Talcum Powder) and Toilet Soaps, but also in Detergents and Washing Powder.

For more details please contact us.