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Natural
Talc is a mineral found in the mountain ranges in small
block forms also known as crystals, which is milled
to mesh it into talcum powder |
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Talc comes in different colors ranging from white,
grey or pale green soft mineral with a greasy feel,
occurring as translucent masses or laminate and
consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate
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Talc is practically insoluble in water and weak acids
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Talc is neither explosive nor flammable
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Pure talc has no known allergenic, skin or eye irritating properties
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Uses |
Talc is widely used in many industries as a filler/extender and in other industrial applications due to its natural physical and chemical properties |
Cosmetic Industry |
Used in a number of applications including
colored make-up, personal care, soaps, derma-pediatric
preparations & talcum powder
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Paint Industry |
They are used as titanium dioxide extenders, reduce cracking and sagging, and enhance matting
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Ceramic Industry |
In ceramics talc is used mostly as cheap
filler in ceramic tiles, sanitary ware, dinnerware,
porcelain and electrical insulating
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Food Industry |
Talc is also used as an anti-stick coating
agent in a number of popular foods including chewing
gum, boiled sweets, cured meats, as a processing aid,
it increases yield and improves the clarity of the
oil
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Animal Feed |
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Adhesive & Sealant |
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Electric Cables |
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Insecticides |
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Paper Making |
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Plastic |
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Pharmaceutical |
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Sewage Treatment |
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