Product Profile of Mineral Talc

Mineral talc is available in the forms of powder and soap stone having heat, acid and electricity resistant properties. The mineral talc is used on counter tops, electrical switchboards, carvings etc. And also acts as an important filler material for paints, rubber and insecticides. Minerals and color industries pvt. Ltd., an iso 9001-2000 accredited company is manufacturing mineral talc.

Minerals and color industries pvt. Ltd. Supplies vast range of construction material, mineral, pigment mineral, paint iron oxide and chemicals. The mineral talc is most commonly used as primary ingredient in talcum powder.

Physical properties of the mineral talc:

• Colour is snow white to almost silver

• Lustre is dull to pearly or greasy.

• Transparency crystals are translucent and masses are opaque

• Crystal system is monoclinic; 2/m

• Hardness is 1 [can leave mark on paper]

• Specific gravity is 2.7 - 2.8 [average]
Applications of the mineral talc:

• Paper

• Plastics

• Pharmaceuticals

• Ceramics

• Cosmetics

• Rubber

• Animal feed

• Paints & coatings

• Detergents

• Fertilisers

• Food