Talcum Powder [Mg3Si4O10(OH)2] 50 kg Bag

Talcum also refers to Talc. This is a clay mineral that is composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. It appears as an odourless, white to greyish, very fine crystalline powder. It is non-flammable and non-toxic. It is mostly used as a dusting powder, either alone or with starch or boric acid, for toilet and medicinal preparations. The chemical has a molecular formula of Mg₃(Si₄O₁₀)(OH)₂  or Mg₃(OH)₂Si₄O₁₀ or H₂Mg₃O₁₂Si₄. The chemical itself is tasteless.

Application areas of Talcum Powder

1. In ceramic manufacture, it is applied as an additive to clay.
2. It is used as an additive in paper coating for roofing materials.
3. It is used as a carrier and diluent for insecticides.
4. It is applied as a filler and pigment for paints and elastomers.
5. It is used as an additive in the manufacture of refractories.
6. It is used in the manufacture of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
7. It is used as a filler in putty, rubber, oilcloth, adherent, slate pencils, crayons and plaster.
8. It is used as an electric and heat insulator.
9. It is used for lubricating moulds and machinery.
10. It is used as a dusting powder, either alone or with starch or boric acid, for medicinal and toilet preparations.
11. It is used in fireproof and cold-water paints for wood.
12. It is used as a topical protectant on vulva fold pyodermas of dogs.