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.
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.