Medical Grade High Purity Micron for Ointment Formulation Talc Powder

• Customization: Available
• Certification: ISO
• Property Keyword 1: High Whiteness
• Model NO.: TALC
• Property Keyword 2: Flame Retardant
• Property Keyword 3: Acid Resistance
• Property Keyword 4: High Melting Point
• Property Keyword 5: Hiding Power
• Property Keyword 6: Softness, Gloss
• Application 1: Plastic Filler
• Application 2: Rubber Filler
• Application 3: Coating/Paint Filler
• Application 4: Paper Filler
• Application 5: Cable Compound
• Application 6: Ceramic Raw Material
• Application 7: Cosmetic Ingredient
• Application 8: Pharmaceutical Excipient
• Application 9: Waterproofing Material
• Transport Package: PP Bags
• Specification: NW 25KG
• Trademark: FUREX
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 3824920000
• Production Capacity: 200000 Per Year

Product Description

High-Purity Talc Powder – Your Premium Industrial Mineral Partner

Talc powder is a natural hydrated magnesium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg3[Si4O10](OH)2, belonging to the layered silicate family. It is characterized by its soft texture (Mohs hardness 1), smooth feel, and outstanding properties including lubricity, acid and alkali resistance, insulation, high melting point, and chemical inertness, making it a versatile industrial filler and functional material.

Product Characteristics

High Whiteness

Excellent Properties

Multiple Grades Available

≥ 95%, suitable for applications with strict color requirements

Lubricity, anti-sticking, flow aid, flame retardancy, acid resistance, insulation, high melting point, chemical inertness, good hiding power, softness, gloss, and strong adsorption  

Customizable for coating, paper, plastic, rubber, cable, ceramic, and other industrial grades  

Item	Specifications
Specific density [g/cm3]	2.8
Loose density [g/cm3]	0.15
Tapped density [g/cm3]	0.3
Oil absorption [g/100g]	66.0
PH value	9.5
Mohs scale Hardness	1.0
Moisture [%]	0.5

Key Applications

Plastics

Coatings

Talc powder serves as an indispensable functional filler in the plastics industry, primarily valued for its unique platelet structure and inherent properties. In polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), it significantly enhances rigidity and heat deflection temperature (HDT), allowing for thinner, lighter parts without sacrificing strength, which is crucial for automotive components and household appliances. Its natural lubricity acts as an internal processing aid, dramatically improving melt flow and mold cycle times during injection molding and extrusion of PVC, PS, and engineering plastics like nylon and polyester. This reduces wear on machinery and energy consumption. Furthermore, talc particles provide excellent dimensional stability by minimizing warpage and shrinkage upon cooling. They also act as potent nucleating agents in semi-crystalline polymers, creating a finer crystal structure. The mineral's high chemical inertness ensures compatibility without degrading the polymer matrix, while its whiteness and opacity contribute to better color consistency and hiding power in both filled and pigmented compounds, leading to superior surface aesthetics.

In the coatings sector, talc powder is a versatile workhorse, functioning both as an extender pigment and a critical performance enhancer. Its lamellar (plate-like) particles align parallel to the substrate and film surface, creating a robust barrier that improves resistance to moisture, corrosion, and cracking, thereby extending coating durability in architectural and industrial applications. These overlapping plates reinforce the film, improving tensile strength and reducing sagging in thick films. As a partial replacement for prime pigments like titanium dioxide, talc offers excellent cost-efficiency while maintaining good dry hiding and sheen control in water-based, solvent-based, and resin systems. Its low oil absorption allows for higher loading without adversely affecting viscosity, enabling the formulation of high-solids coatings. In powder coatings, talc improves fluidization and electrostatic application properties. Additionally, its natural chemical resistance enhances the coating's performance in harsh environments, and its softness contributes to excellent sandability and burnish resistance in primer and flat finish formulations.

Paper

Rubber

Cable

Within the paper industry, talc powder performs dual, vital roles as both a filler and a coating pigment, fundamentally enhancing paper quality and machine efficiency. As a filler, it is incorporated into the pulp slurry to occupy spaces between cellulose fibers, improving sheet formation, increasing opacity and brightness (allowing for reduced fiber or optical brightener usage), and creating a smoother, more printable surface at a lower cost than fiber alone. More uniquely, talc is an exceptionally effective pitch and stickies control agent. Its hydrophobic surface has a strong affinity for the sticky, resinous contaminants derived from wood pulp and recycled paper. By adsorbing these contaminants, talc prevents their agglomeration and deposition on paper machine wires, felts, and dryers, which reduces web breaks, improves runnability, and minimizes downtime for cleaning. In coating formulations, finely ground talc contributes to high gloss, good ink holdout, and excellent print fidelity by providing a uniform, receptive surface for inks in high-quality printing papers.

Talc powder is a highly effective multi-functional additive in rubber compounding, delivering critical processing and performance benefits. Its primary role is as a semi-reinforcing filler, providing modest improvements in tensile and tear strength while significantly reducing compound cost in a wide range of products from hoses and gaskets to shoe soles. Its most notable contribution is its exceptional anti-tack and release properties. Applied as a dusting powder on uncured rubber sheets, bladders, and molds, it prevents surfaces from sticking together during storage and handling, ensuring easy separation and processing. This internal and external lubrication also reduces viscosity during mixing and extrusion, facilitating mold flow and ensuring complete cavity fill, which leads to better dimensional accuracy and surface finish on molded parts. Furthermore, talc's platelet structure can contribute to improved barrier properties, and its thermal stability helps in heat resistance. Its chemical inertness ensures it does not interfere with vulcanization chemistry, making it a reliable and widely used processing aid across natural and synthetic rubber formulations.

In cable manufacturing, specifically within the insulation and jacketing compounds, talc powder serves as a key functional filler that addresses several technical requirements. It is predominantly used in low-voltage to medium-voltage cable compounds based on PVC, EVA, XLPE, and other elastomers. Its platelet structure enhances the tracking resistance of the material, helping to prevent the formation of conductive carbonized paths on the surface when exposed to electrical arcs or contamination—a critical safety factor. Talc improves the heat resistance of the compound by increasing the thermal conductivity and acting as a heat sink, which helps maintain dielectric integrity under operational loads. It also contributes to improved mechanical strength and abrasion resistance of the cable sheath, protecting the internal conductors. During processing, talc acts as a lubricant, aiding in smooth extrusion and reducing die buildup. Its inherent electrical insulation properties complement the polymer matrix, and its chemical stability ensures long-term performance without leaching or degradation that could compromise cable safety and longevity.

Ceramics

Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals

In ceramic production, talc powder is a vital fluxing agent and a key constituent, particularly in electrical porcelains, steatite ceramics, and wall/floor tiles. Its high magnesium oxide (MgO) content lowers the overall firing temperature required for vitrification, leading to significant energy savings and reduced kiln thermal stress. In the body composition, talc promotes the formation of enstatite (MgSiO3) during firing, a crystalline phase that imparts high mechanical strength, excellent thermal shock resistance, and good dielectric properties—making it ideal for insulators, bushings, and high-frequency substrates. Its fine particle size and plasticity improve the workability and green strength of the unfired body, facilitating complex shaping via pressing or extrusion with minimal cracking. In glaze formulations, talc contributes to matte or satin finishes, improves fit by adjusting thermal expansion coefficients, and enhances scratch resistance. Furthermore, talc's low impurity content ensures consistent whiteness and prevents discoloration, which is essential for both technical and aesthetic ceramic applications.

For cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications, talc undergoes stringent purification and micronization processes to meet pharmacopoeial standards (USP, EP, JP), resulting in an exceptionally pure, sterile, and fine powder. Its paramount attributes are its unparalleled softness, smoothness, and absorbency. In cosmetic products like face powders, eyeshadows, and blushes, it provides flawless application, reduces shine by absorbing excess sebum and moisture, and imparts a luxuriously silky feel on the skin. It acts as a bulking agent, improves texture, and enhances the adhesion of pigments. In pharmaceutical tablets, it is a widely used glidant and anti-caking agent, ensuring the uniform flow and consistent compression of powder blends in high-speed tablet presses. It also serves as a lubricant, preventing ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment and tooling. For topical powders, its moisture-wicking properties help prevent chafing and maintain skin dryness. Its chemical inertness and biocompatibility ensure it is non-irritating and safe for direct, prolonged contact with skin when free from asbestos and other harmful contaminants.

Our Advantages

1.Resource Control: Two magnesium mines with reserves exceeding 100 million tons ensure a stable supply and consistent quality from source.

2. Advanced Manufacturing: ISO 9001 certified factory with advanced grinding and finishing technologies, monthly capacity of 20,000 MT.

3. Strict Quality Control: A comprehensive process control and quality management system ensure reliable product performance.

4.Warehousing & Logistics: 2,000m³ super-large warehouse and convenient transportation enable prompt delivery. 

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FAQ

Q1: ARE YOU A MANUFACTURER OR A TRADING COMPANY?
A: We are a chemical enterprise integrating production and sales.

Q2: IS IT CONVENIENT FOR US TO VISIT YOUR FACTORY?
A: Absolutely. Welcome to visit our factory. Our company is located in Taian, the globally renowned Mount Tai is located in the same city as our factory and the traffic is very convenient.
 
Q3: CAN YOU MAKE SOME CHANGES FOR US ACCORDING TO OUR REQUESTS?
A: We can make some changes depending on your use. We offermany options and will recommend the right products to you.

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