CAS 14807-96-6
Talc Powder
CAS 14807-96-6Mg3(OH)2Si4O10379.27 g/mol
Talc Powder is an essential ingredient in various industries due to its multi-functional properties. Known for its white, odorless, and powdered form, talc is widely used as a filler and extender, enhancing opacity, strength, and stability across applications in plastics, paints, paper, ceramics, and rubber. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture benefit from its high purity and fine particle size, making it ideal for applications requiring specific performance characteristics.
Main applicationPlastics & Polymers — Filler to improve stiffness and stability
Talc Powder plays a critical role in enhancing the performance and longevity of materials across industries. Its utility as a multi-functional filler and its ability to improve the mechanical and thermal properties of various products make it invaluable for applications ranging from construction materials to delicate cosmetics. Its diverse applications make it a staple in manufacturing processes all over Kenya and East Africa.
Also known as
- Soapstone
- Steatite
- E553b
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 50 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 14807-96-6
- Chemical formula
- Mg3(OH)2Si4O10
- Molecular weight
- 379.27 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White, odorless powder
- Specific Gravity
- 2.70-2.80
- Packaging Size
- 50 kg
- Appearance
- White, odorless powder
Talc Powder, manufactured by HTMC, has a chemical composition of Mg3(OH)2Si4O10, a molecular weight of approximately 379.27, and is presented as a white, odorless powder with a specific gravity of around 2.70-2.80. It is primarily classified as a technical-grade material with varying purity levels depending on the application. The talc can range from over 95% purity for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to lower grades for construction materials. Buyers often specify particle size, purity, and treatment, such as hydrophobic properties, based on the application needs. Packaging in 50 kg bags makes it suitable for bulk industrial use.
Delivery
Talc Powder is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Plastics & Polymers — Filler to improve stiffness and stability
- Paints & Coatings — Enhancer for matting and weather resistance
- Paper & Pulp — Pitch control and filler to enhance printability
- Ceramics — Flux to lower firing temperatures
- Rubber — Reinforcing filler for improved tear resistance
- Roofing Materials — Filler in asphalt shingles for increased durability
- Agriculture — Carrier for fertilizers, improving flowability
- Food Industry — Antistick agent in processing
- Cosmetics — Base in lotions and powders
- Pharmaceuticals — Lubricant in tablet formation
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves stiffness and heat resistance in plastics
- Enhances weather and scrub resistance in coatings
- Improves printability and smoothness in paper
- Reduces firing temperature and enhances strength in ceramics
- Increases tear resistance and surface finish in rubber products
- Improves flowability of agricultural products
- Provides antistick properties in food applications
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Talc Powder?
The CAS registry number for Talc Powder is 14807-96-6. Its chemical formula is Mg3(OH)2Si4O10, with a molecular weight of 379.27 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Talc Powder?
Talc Powder is also referred to as Soapstone, Steatite and E553b. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Talc Powder is supplied?
Talc Powder is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Talc Powder look like?
Talc Powder is described as white, odorless powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Talc Powder used for?
Common applications include plastics & Polymers — Filler to improve stiffness and stability, paints & Coatings — Enhancer for matting and weather resistance, paper & Pulp — Pitch control and filler to enhance printability, ceramics — Flux to lower firing temperatures, rubber — Reinforcing filler for improved tear resistance and roofing Materials — Filler in asphalt shingles for increased durability. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Talc Powder?
Talc Powder is supplied to the Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Paints, Coatings & Inks sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Talc Powder available in?
Available in 50 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Talc Powder?
Talc Powder is recorded against the EC number 238-877-9 and the HS customs code 252620. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to Talc Powder
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Talc | H2Mg3O12Si4 | CID 165411828 - PubChempubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2.Talc - Talc and Acrylonitrile - NCBI Bookshelfncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3.Kenya Natural steatite, talc, crushed or powdered imports by country | 2024 | Datawits.worldbank.org
- 4.Exposure Data - Carbon Black, Titanium Dioxide, and Talc - NCBI Bookshelfncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5.TALC (NOT CONTAINING ASBESTOS) | Occupational Safety and Health Administrationosha.gov
- 6.Industrial Applications of Talc Powder | LKAB Mineralslkabminerals.com
- 7.The talc industry--an overviewstacks.cdc.gov
- 8.Diverse Applications of Talc Powder Across Industrieshtmcgroup.com
- 9.Talc Powder and Soapstone Powder Supplier in India RCM Mineralsreddit.com
- 10.Uses of talc Powder in Paper Industryreddit.com
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