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Cosmetic
Talc is a fundamental ingredient in cosmetics, contributing to its smooth texture and feel
Paper
Used for its high opacity and chemically stable characteristics in paper industries
Plastic
Adds smoothness and acts as an anti-caking agent in plastic production
Rubber
Provides durability, toughness,smoothness and acts as an anti-caking agent in rubber production
Paint
Acts as an extender, enhancing coverage, and corrosion resistance in paints
Ceramics
Used for its high opacity and chemically stable characteristics in ceramics industries with super smooth, uniform surface finish
Grades of Lumps
Whitesteatite Pvt Ltd (Whites), are the leading provider of premium SoftStone in lump form. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we have been catering to the unique needs of various industries by providing required grades of lumps.
Our supply of various grades of lumps are catered in different parts of India and Overseas.
Range of Properties
Talc is a versatile mineral with a range of properties that make it valuable in various industrial applications. Some of the key characteristics and applications of talc:
- Chemical Composition: Talc is a hydrated magnesium silicate, belonging to the phyllosilicate subclass. Its chemical formula is often represented as Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
- Physical Properties: Crystals: Thin and lamellar, forming into plates. Color: Wide range of colors including white, pink, green, grey, or black when massive. Softness: Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale, with a hardness of 1
- Grades of Talc: Talc can be found in various grades, distinguished by purity, color, and lamellarity. Different industries may require specific grades based on their intended applications
- Hydrophobic and Lipophilic Nature: Talc is naturally hydrophobic (repellent to water) and lipophilic (attracts oil), making it useful in various applications, especially in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries
- Chemical Inertness: Talc is chemically inert, meaning it does not react with other substances. It resists well to acids and bases, making it stable in different chemical environment
- Electric and Thermal Insulation: Talc possesses good electric and thermal insulating properties, making it suitable for applications where these characteristics are essential. It is used in the manufacturing of electrical components and thermal insulating materials
- Flame Resistance: Talc is neither flammable nor explosive, adding to its safety profile. This property makes it valuable in certain industrial processes and applications where fire resistance is crucial
- Mining and Production: Talc is mined from deposits around the world, and the extracted ore is processed to produce different grades of talc suitable for specific applications
Talc's unique combination of properties makes it a valuable and versatile mineral in various industrial sectors, contributing to products that we encounter in our daily lives.