Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Synonyms:
Hydrous magnesium silicate, (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), talc powder, cosmetic talc, french talc, montana talc, texas talc, vermont talc, industrial talc, tremolitic talc, steatite talc, fibrous non-tremolite talc, no asbestos talc, magnesium silicate talc, talcum, french chalk, soapstone, steatite, CAS# 14807-96-6,
Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Designations:
a) Chemical Name:
Hydrous magnesium silicate
b) Chemical Formula:
3MgO*4SiO2*H2O
Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) General Description:
a) A mineral which occurs naturally throughout the world. It has a platy structure
b) Talc is a metamorphic mineral resulting from the metamorphism of magnesian minerals such as serpentine, pyroxene, amphibole, olivine, in the presence of carbon dioxide and water. This is known as talc carbonation or steatization and produces a suite of rocks known as talc carbonates.
c) Talc is primarily formed via hydration and carbonation of serpentine, via the following reaction;
serpentine + carbon dioxide = talc + magnesite + water
Mg3Si2O5 (OH)4 + 3CO2 = Mg3Si4O10 (OH)2 + 3 MgCO3 + 3 H2O
Talc Powder (Hydrous Magnesium Silicate) Technical Information:
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Fibrotic pneumoconiosis, irritation eyes
Target Organs Eyes, respiratory system, cardiovascular system
Personal Protection/Sanitation:
Skin : No recommendation
Eyes : No recommendation
Wash skin : No recommendation
Remove : No recommendation
Change : No recommendation
Eye : Irrigate immediately
Allergen : non allergen material non hazardous material
Breathing : Fresh air
Respirator Recommendations
Silicon dioxide= 56.3-61.00 % magnesium ore)
Finely ground Magnisum oxide MgO2= 28.-32 %
calcium oxide= 5.0%
b) Cosmetic grade
c) Paint grades
d) USP grade
e) Soapstone grade
f) Micronized grade
g) Finely ground grade
Specific Gravity= 2.6- 2.85
Oil Absorption= 30-55
Appearance= Translucent, Colorless, White, Pale green, Brown
Surface Area= (m2/g) 4.3
Fracture= Sub-Conchoidal
Mohs Hardness= @20°C 1.0- 1.5
pH= 7.5 – 9.5
Crystallography= Lamellar / Triclinic
Refractive Index= 1.59- 1.60
Acid solubility _ < 3% Loss of ignition 1.5 c, 2.5-5
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.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET TDS RANJANA TALC :-
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:
Attribute | Specification |
Sio2 | 58-63 % |
MgO | 27-32.% |
Al2O3 | 0.5 % – 0.9 % |
Fe2O3 | 0.3 % – 0.6 % |
CaO | 0.25 % – 1.5 % |
Pb | Less than 1 ppm |
As | Less than 1 ppm |
Heavy Metals | Less than 40 ppm |
Physical:
Attribute | Specification |
Whiteness | 85 to 98 % |
Specific Gravity | 2.8 |
Tapped bulk density | 0.4 – 0.7 g/ml |
Asbestos | Free |
Texture | Soapy to Touch |
Asbestos Not Detected Melting Point Stable up to ca. 9000C
Stability Indefinite self life. Resistant to mild acids, alkalis
Bulk Density Loose: 270g/l
Tapped: 330g/l
Packaging 25 / 50kg/ jumbo HDPE bags, PRINTED