TALC- ▸ Filler: Functional filler and extender in paint, rubber, and plastics.
- ▸ Paper and ceramics: Coating additive and filler in paper and ceramic manufacture.
- ▸ Carrier/diluent: Carrier and diluent for agricultural insecticides.
- ▸ Anti-caking/bulking: Anti-caking and bulking agent in dry formulations.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Talc (CAS 14807-96-6) is a naturally occurring hydrated magnesium silicate mineral supplied as a fine powder. it is used as a filler and pigment extender in paints, rubber, and plastics, an additive in ceramics and paper coatings, a carrier and diluent for insecticides, and a bulking and anti-caking agent.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 238-877-9
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Anticorrosive Pigments & Corrosion Inhibitors for Coatings (Coatings & Construction)
- Functional Fillers & Extenders for Coatings (Coatings & Construction)
- Slip & Antiblock Additives for Film (Plastics & Polymers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is talc?
Talc (CAS 14807-96-6) is a naturally occurring hydrated magnesium silicate mineral with the formula H2Mg3O12Si4, supplied as a fine powder. It is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale and is valued industrially for its platy structure, low abrasiveness, and inertness.
What is talc used for?
Industrially, talc is used as a functional filler and pigment extender in paints, rubber, and plastics; as a coating additive and filler in paper and ceramics; as a carrier and diluent for agricultural insecticides; and as an anti-caking and bulking agent in dry formulations.
What is talc made from?
Talc is a naturally mined mineral, hydrated magnesium silicate, not a synthesized product. It is extracted from ore deposits and processed by crushing, grinding, and classifying to specified particle-size grades.
What HS code is used for talc?
Talc ships under HS 2526.20, covering natural steatite and talc, crushed or powdered. Confirm the destination-country tariff classification with your customs broker before import.
What packaging and documentation does RawSource supply talc in?
RawSource supplies talc powder in bulk industrial packaging such as bags, supersacks, and palletized quantities, with CoA and SDS available on request. Request a bulk quote with your target grade, particle size, and volume for current pricing and lead time.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Talc (Talcum)?
Talc (Talcum) (CAS 14807-96-6) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 238-877-9).