Soap Stone Talcum Powder

Soap Stone Talcum Powder is a mineral of secondary origin ound in metamorphic rocks and occurs as soap stone made up of large rock masses. It has a soapy feel.

Physical Properties:

* Appears snow white in color and powder form.
* Hardness is 1
* Specific gravity of 2.75
* Bulk Density of 900-600 kg /m
* High melting Point
* Low Conductivity to Heat & Electricity
* Chemical Inertness


Chemical Properties:

* Reflection 85% Min
* Magnesium Oxide as MgO a
* 30% Min
* pH 8.5-10%
* Iron as Fe a 1.5% Max
* Acid Soluble a 8% Max
* Water Soluble a 0.5% Max
* LOI a 5% Max
* 300 Mesh BSS a 85% passing Min.

Applications :
* Paper Industry to control pitch globules and increase the retention of fillers and capacity.
* Paint Industry to reinforce the paint films and prevent sagging. Widely acknowledged for chemical inertness and high fusion point.
* Cosmetic Industry for dermopadediatric preparation and colored make-up.
* Ceramic Industry in preparation of white-ware bodies, Electrical porcelain, High frequency Insulators, Tiles and Kiln furniture.
* Rubber Industry as dusting agent and anti-blocking agent.
* Plastic Industry for chemical and heat resistance. Enhances Impact, Strength and Dimensional Stability.
* Textile Industry as bleaching and loading material.