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Talc for Pigments

Talc is a hydrated magnesium silicate mineral distinguished by its lamellar (platy) crystal structure and exceptionally low Mohs hardness of 1, making it the softest known mineral. Its surfaces are intrinsically hydrophobic due to electrically neutral silic...

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Advantages

Key Benefits

Why Talc for Pigments is the preferred choice for inks and pigments formulations

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Platy particle geometry — effective and directional pigment spacing

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Surface smoothing and reinforcement — uniform optical appearance in pigment systems

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Improved pigment suspension — reduced settling in pastes during storage

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Low abrasiveness (Mohs ~1) — gentle on processing equipment and mill components

Talc for Pigments benefits Performance engineered for Inks and Pigments
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Chemical inertness — no pigment interaction or shade interference

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High whiteness and neutral tone — clean and controlled pigment extension

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Intrinsic hydrophobicity — stable dispersion behaviour without moisture interference

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Controlled lamellar structure supports stable rheology in high-solid pastes

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Product Grades

Product Grades

Comprehensive range of Talc for Pigments grades for diverse industrial applications

3 Specialized Grades

Each grade is engineered for specific performance requirements in inks and pigments applications

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Micron Talc G-Flex
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Micron Talc G-Flex

Engineered lamellar talc for organic pigment pastes and concentrates — platy structure provides effective pigment spacing, improved suspension, and smooth rheology control across water-based and solvent-based systems.

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Micron Talc 2050
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Micron Talc 2050

General-purpose micronised talc for universal and inorganic pigment pastes — offering controlled lamellar structure, good whiteness, neutral tone, and consistent dispersion characteristics in pigment powder systems.

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AR Talc
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AR Talc

High aspect ratio talc for premium pigment paste applications requiring maximum pigment spacing efficiency, superior suspension stability, and enhanced surface smoothing performance in high-load concentrates.

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Organic Pigment Powders Inorganic Pigment Powders Universal Pigment Pastes Pigment Paste for Paints Pigment Paste for Inks Industrial Grade Quality Tested
Inks & Pigments Application Matrix

Application Areas

Application areas listed against Talc for Pigments in the Inks & Pigments application matrix

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Red / Scarlet Shades
Use Area 01

Red / Scarlet Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryRed / Scarlet Shades

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Yellow / Orange Shades
Use Area 02

Yellow / Orange Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryYellow / Orange Shades

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Blue / Violet Shades
Use Area 03

Blue / Violet Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryBlue / Violet Shades

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Green Shades
Use Area 04

Green Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryGreen Shades

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Black / Special Carbon Shades
Use Area 05

Black / Special Carbon Shades

Application TypeOrganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryBlack / Special Carbon Shades

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Buff / Earth Tone Shades
Use Area 06

Buff / Earth Tone Shades

Application TypeInorganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryBuff / Earth Tone Shades

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Grey / Neutral Shades
Use Area 07

Grey / Neutral Shades

Application TypeInorganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryGrey / Neutral Shades

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Red Oxide Pigments
Use Area 08

Red Oxide Pigments

Application TypeInorganic Pigment Powders

System / Sub-categoryRed Oxide Pigments

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Water-Based Universal Pastes
Use Area 09

Water-Based Universal Pastes

Application TypeUniversal Pigment Pastes

System / Sub-categoryWater-Based Universal Pastes

Verified in Inks & Pigments matrix
Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates
Use Area 10

Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates

Application TypeUniversal Pigment Pastes

System / Sub-categorySolvent-Based Pigment Concentrates

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Interior Emulsion Tint Base
Use Area 11

Interior Emulsion Tint Base

Application TypePigment Paste for Paints

System / Sub-categoryInterior Emulsion Tint Base

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Flexo / Gravure Ink Pastes
Use Area 12

Flexo / Gravure Ink Pastes

Application TypePigment Paste for Inks

System / Sub-categoryFlexo / Gravure Ink Pastes

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Offset / Specialty Ink Pastes
Use Area 13

Offset / Specialty Ink Pastes

Application TypePigment Paste for Inks

System / Sub-categoryOffset / Specialty Ink Pastes

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Product Sheet Applications

Applications

Applications listed for Talc for Pigments in the Inks & Pigments product sheet

Organic Pigment Powders
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Organic Pigment Powders

Talc for Pigments
Universal Pigment Pastes
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Universal Pigment Pastes

Talc for Pigments
High-Solid Pigment Concentrates
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High-Solid Pigment Concentrates

Talc for Pigments
Inorganic Pigment Systems
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Inorganic Pigment Systems

Talc for Pigments
Water-Based Pigment Dispersions
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Water-Based Pigment Dispersions

Talc for Pigments
Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates
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Solvent-Based Pigment Concentrates

Talc for Pigments

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Agro
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Agro

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Adhesive & Sealants
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Adhesive & Sealants

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Animal Feed
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Animal Feed

Talc
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Ceramic
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Ceramic

Talc
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Plastic & Polymer
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Plastic & Polymer

Talc
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Rubber
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Rubber

Talc
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Talc for Pigments in inks and pigments applications

Talc's platy lamellar structure aligns between pigment grains creating controlled spacing that reduces pigment–pigment contact, improves packing efficiency, and enhances dispersion uniformity. Its low hardness (Mohs ~1) ensures minimal mechanical stress during processing, and chemical inertness prevents interference with pigment chemistry.

Talc surfaces are intrinsically hydrophobic due to electrically neutral silicate layers — this allows talc particles to resist moisture interaction, maintain stable dispersion behaviour, and prevent water-induced agglomeration in pigment paste formulations.

Due to its low hardness and hydrophobic nature, talc supports pigment suspension, prevents rapid settling, and helps maintain controlled viscosity — critical for handling, storage, and processing stability of high-solid pigment concentrates.

Micron Talc G-Flex is an engineered lamellar grade optimised for organic pigment pastes in both water-based and solvent-based systems. AR Talc is a high aspect ratio grade for premium applications requiring maximum pigment spacing efficiency and superior suspension stability in high-load concentrates.

Improved dispersion stability, consistent optical performance, enhanced handling and storage stability, reduced formulation variability, and reliable pigment system performance across organic and inorganic pigment applications.

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