Place of Origin : Multan,Pakistan
Talc, Hydrous magnesium silicate Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2 is a hydrous magnesium silicate
mineral with a chemical composition of Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2 . Although the
composition of talc usually stays close to this generalized formula, some substitution
occurs. Talc, a mineral made up mainly of the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen.
As a powder, it absorbs moisture well and helps cut down on friction, making it useful
for keeping skin dry and helping to prevent rashes.
Physical Properties
a) Ceramic Grade (Coarse, Medium & Fine)
b) Cosmetic Grade
c) Paint Grades
d) USP Grade
e) Soapstone Grade
f) Micronized Grade
g) Finely Ground Grade
Targets, Tablets, Pieces, Granules And Various Powder Granulations Sized Between 37
microns To 1.5 Microns Mean Particle Size
Typical Applications
Talc Is Used In Many Industries, Including Paper Making, Plastic, Paint And Coatings,
rubber, Food, Electric Cable, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, And Ceramics. A Coarse Grayish-
green High-talc Rock Is Soapstone Or Steatite, Used For Stoves, Sinks, Electrical
switchboards.
Ground Talc Makes Talcum Powder. The Massive Variety (soapstone) Is Used For Sinks,
table Tops, Etc. Soapstone Found A Use In Babylonian Days When Signature Cylinder Seals
were Often Carved From It.
The Egyptians Also Used It As A Base For Some Of Their Blue Faience Figurines, Which Were
then Fired To Fuse The Glaze. California Indians Also Used It As Sculpture Material.
