Talc Description

Talc is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral with a chemical composition of Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. Although the composition of talc usually stays close to this generalized formula, some substitution occurs. Small amounts of Al or Ti can substitute for Si; small amounts of Fe, Mn and Al can substitute for Mg; and, very small amounts of Ca can substitute for Mg. When large amounts of Fe substitute for Mg the mineral is known as minnesotaite. When large amounts of Al substitute for Mg the mineral is known aspyrophyllite. 

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Talc is usually green, white, gray, brown or colorless. It is a translucent mineral with a pearly luster. It is the softest known mineral and is assigned a hardness of 1 on the Mohs Hardness scale. 

Talc is a monoclinic mineral with a sheet structure similar to the micas. Talc has perfect cleavage that follows planes between the weakly bonded sheets. These sheets are held together only by van der Waals bonds which allows them to slip past one another easily. This characteristic is responsible for talc's extreme softness, its greasy, soapy feel and its value as a high temperature lubricant. 

APPLICATIONS
Uses of Talc
 

Most people use products made from talc every day, however, they don't realize that talc is in the product or the special role that it plays. 

 

 

 

Talc in Plastics
 

In 2011, about 26% of the talc consumed in the United States was used in the manufacturing of plastics. It is mainly used as a filler. The platy shape of talc particles can increase the stiffness of products such as polypropylene, vinyl, polyethylene, nylon and polyester. It can also increase the heat resistance of these products and reduce shrinkage. Where the plastic is extruded in the manufacturing process talc's very low hardness produces less abrasion on equipment than harder mineral fillers. 

 

Talc in Ceramics
 

In the United States in 2011, about 17% of the talc consumed was used in the manufacturing of ceramics products such as bathroom fixtures, ceramic tile, pottery and dinnerware. When used as a filler in ceramics, talc can improve the firing characteristics of the greenware and the strength of the finished product. 

 

Talc in Paint
 

Most paints are suspensions of mineral particles in a liquid. The liquid portion of the paint facilitates application but after the liquid evaporates the mineral particles remain on the wall. Talc is used as an extender and filler in paints. The platy shape of talc particles improves the suspension of solids in the can and helps the liquid paint adhere to a wall without sagging. 
Powdered talc is a very bright white color. This makes talc an excellent filler in paint because it simultaneously serves to whiten and brighten the paint. Talc's low hardness is valued because it causes less abrasion damage on spray nozzles and other equipment when paint is applied. In 2011, about 16% of the talc consumed in the United States was used to make paint. 

 

Talc in Paper
 

Most  papers are made from a pulp of organic fibers. This pulp is made from wood, rags and other organic materials. Finely-ground mineral matter is added to the pulp to serve as a filler. When the pulp is rolled into thin sheets the mineral matter fills spaces between the pulp fibers, resulting in a paper with a much smoother writing surface. Talc as a mineral fillers can improve the opacity, brightness and whiteness of the paper. Talc also can also improve the paper's ability to absorb ink. In 2011, the paper industry consumed about 16% of the talc used in the United States. 

 

Talc in Cosmetics and Antiperspirants
 

Finely ground talc is used as the powder base of many cosmetic products. The tiny platelets of a talc powder readily adhere to the skin but can be washed off easily. Talc's softness allows it to be applied and removed without causing skin abrasion. 

Talc also has the ability to absorb oils and perspiration produced by human skin. The ability of talc to absorb moisture, absorb odor, adhere to the skin, serve as a lubricant and produce an astringent effect in contact with human skin make it an important ingredient in many antiperspirant. In 2011, about 7% of the talc consumed in the United States was used to make cosmetics and antiperspirant. 

Talc and asbestos occur naturally and may occur in close proximity in some metamorphic rocks. Studies published in the 1960's and 1970's identified health concerns about the use of talc that contains asbestos in some cosmetic products. 

According to the FDA, "These studies have not conclusively demonstrated such a link, or if such a link existed, what risk factors might be involved." To address these concerns talc mining sites are now carefully selected and ores are carefully processed to avoid the presence of asbestos in talc destined for use in the cosmetics industry. 

 

Talc in Roofing Materials
 

Talc is added to the asphaltic materials used to make roofing materials to improve their weather resistance. It is also dusted onto the surface of roll roofing and shingles to prevent sticking. In 2011, about 6% of the talc consumed in the United States was used to manufacture roofing materials. 

 

Dimension Stone
 

A rock known as "soapstone" is a massive variety of talc with varying amounts of other minerals such as micas, chlorite, amphiboles and pyroxenes. It is a soft rock that is easy to work and that has caused it to be used in a wide variety of dimension stone and sculpture applications. It is used for counter tops, electrical panels, hearthstones, figurines, statuary and many other projects. 

Shipping Information / Package Information

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Talc MSDS

 

 

 Material Safety Data Sheet

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1.  Identification of the substance / preparation and of the company / undertaking Details about product

PTRADE NAME                                                                                    WHITE  TALCUM

PRODUCER                                                                                           P.S INDUSTRIAL AND MINING GROU

Company Identification:
Hormoz Powder Head Office:
Address: Unit 59-60, Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE.
Tell: (+97) 150 113 83 80
Company Phone Number:
Tell: (+97) 150 113 83 80

                                                                                 

 

2. Composition / information on  ingredients

 

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS                                                          MAGNESIUM  SILICATE

 

3. Hazards identification                                         NONE

 

 

 

 

4. First – aid – measures

IMMEDIATE   MEASURES                                                                 IF EXCESSIVE  DUST EVOLUTION  IS  CREATED ,

                                                                                                                                  MOVE TO  FRESH  AIR  AND  WASH  WITH  WATER

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  TO THE  DOCTOR                                   NONE

 

5. Fire – fighting measures

 

SUITABLE  EXTINGUISHING MEDIA / FOAM                                   NOT  FLAMMABLE. DOES  NOT  SUPPORT FIRE.

EXTINGUISHER

  EXTINGUISHING  MEDIA  WHICH MUST NOT BE USED

FOR  SAFTY                                                                                           N.A.

     REASONS

SPECIAL  EXPOSURE  HAZARDS  ARISING  FROM  THE

SUBSTANCE

 OR  PREPARATION  ITSELF  COMBUSTION  PRODUCTS,              NONE

RESULTING

GASES     

 

6. Accidental release  measures

PERSONAL  PRECAUTION                                                                  IN  CASE  OF DUST  EVOLUTION :

                                                                                                              AVOID  PROLONGED  INHALATION

    

 

                                                                                                         IF  REQUIRED  USE  DUST  RESPIRATOR  AND  GOGGLES

ENVIRONMENTAL  PRECAUTIONS                                                   ROOM – VENTILATION

METHOD  FOR  CLEANING  UP                                                         NORMAL  HOUSEKEEPING , SLIPPERY  WHEN  WETTED

 

7. Handling and storage

  

HANDLING                                                                                           NO  HAZARDS  INVOLVED  WITH  NORMAL  HANDLING

STORAGE                                                                                              NONE

REQUIREMENTS  CONCERNING  STOCKS  AND  CONTAINER      NONE

 

8. Exposure  controls / personal protection

 

OTHER  INSTRUCTIONS  FOR  TECHNICAL  EQUIPMENT                                  NONE

PERSONAL  PROTECTIVE  EQUIPMENT                                                               IF  EXCESSIVE  DUST  GENERATED

RESPIRATORY  PROTECTION                                                                                 NORMAL  DUST  -  MASK

HAND  PROTECTION                                                                                               NORMAL GLOVES

EYE  PROTECTION                                                                                                    NORMAL GOGGLES

SKIN  PROTECTION                                                                                                  NORMAL  CLOTHES  -  BOOTS

 

 

 

9. Physical  and chemical  properties

 

Appearance                                                                         SOLD  IN  GRANULAR

 

FORM                                                                                     NONE 

COLOUR                                                                                                  WHITE

ODOUR                                                                                                    NONE

                     

Change of state

 

BOILING  POINT  /  BOILING  RANG                                                     N.A

MELTING  POINT                                                                                     1200 – 1300 c

FLASH  POINT                                                                                          N.A.

FLAMMABILITY                                                                                       NON  FLAMMABLE

IGNITION  TEMPERATURE                                                                    DOES  NOT  BURN

AUTOFLAMABILITY                                                                                NONE

 

Explosive  properties

 

BELOW  EXPLOSION  LIMITS                                                                DOES  NOT  EXPLODE

UPPER  EXPLOSION  LIMITS                                                                 DOES  NOT  EXPLODE

OXIDIZING  PROPERTIES                                                                       NONE

VAPOUR  PRESSURE                                                                              N.A.

SPECIFIC  GRAVITY                                                                                 2.5 – 2.8  g / cm3

 

 

BULK DENSITY                                                                                         0 . 08 – 1 .1 g / cm3

PH – VALUE                                                                                             7.5 – 8.5 ( 6 % SOLIDS IN WATER SUSPENSION )

 

 

10. Stability and reactivity

 

CONDITIONS  TO  AVOID                                                                     NONE

MATERIAL  TO  AVOID                                                                          NONE

HAZARD  DECOMPOSITION  PRODUCTS                                           NONE

 

11. Toxicological  information                                NONE TOXIC

                                                                                                                 NO  CARCINOGENECITY  REPORTED

 

12. Ecological  information                                     ENVIROMENTALLY  FRIENDLY  MATERIAL  ( CLAY )

 

13.Disposal  considerations                                   DISPOSE  IN  NORMAL  LANDFILLS

 

14.Transport  information

CARRIAGE  BY  ROUTE  ADR/RID  AND GVS/GGVE

ADR/RID

GGVS/GGVE

CARRIAGE  BY  INLAND  WATERWAY  (AND/ADR)

 

 

15. Regulatory  information

 

CLASSIFICATION, PACKAGING  AND  LABELING  OF

DANGEROUS                                                                                             N.A.

   SUBSTANCES  AND  PREPARATIONS

SUBJECT  OF  SPECIFIC  PROVISIONS  IN  RELATION  TO                    N.A.

PROTECTION  OF

    MAN  OR  THE  ENVIRONMENTAL  AT  COMMUNITY  LEVEL  

16. Other information                                                NONE

 

Talc Analysis

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