Industrial Minerals

Talc

Mg3Si4O10(OH)2

The softest known mineral with exceptional properties — lamellar structure, chemical inertness, and hydrophobicity for diverse industrial applications.

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About Talc

Essential product information, composition and performance context.

Industrial Minerals

The Softest Mineral on Earth

Talc (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂) is a hydrated magnesium silicate known as the softest mineral on the Mohs scale, with exceptional slip, lubricity, and chemical inertness.

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Natural SourceFrom Mountain Depositsto Premium Powder
Advantages

Key Benefits

Why Talc is preferred across demanding industrial formulations.

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Ultra-Soft & Smooth

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Lamellar Structure

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Hydrophobic Nature

Talc benefitsPerformance engineered by 20 Microns
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Heat Resistance

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Chemical Inertness

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High Aspect Ratio

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Product Range

Available Grades

Comprehensive talc grades engineered for precise application requirements.

4 Specialized Grades

Consistent quality, dependable processing and application-focused performance.

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Plastic Grade Talc
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Plastic Grade Talc

High aspect ratio talc for PP, PE, and engineering plastics reinforcement and dimensional stability.

Paint Grade Talc
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Paint Grade Talc

Lamellar talc for paints and coatings providing anti-settling, sag resistance and durability.

Paper Grade Talc
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Paper Grade Talc

Specialized talc for paper industry pitch control and coating applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Important information about Talc, grades and applications.

Talc is the softest mineral known (Mohs 1), with a unique lamellar structure that provides exceptional slip, lubricity, and barrier properties unmatched by other minerals.

Yes, our cosmetic grade talc meets strict purity standards including USP/EP pharmacopeia requirements with rigorous testing for heavy metals and microbial contamination.

Talc provides reinforcement, nucleation, and dimensional stability in polypropylene and other polymers, improving stiffness, heat resistance, and reducing shrinkage.

We offer a comprehensive range from 2 to 44 microns, including ultrafine grades for cosmetics and coarser grades for industrial applications.

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