TALC (SOAPSTONE)

Pakistan is host to some of the best Talc deposits in the world, which are now being brought forth by Eshal Industries.

Talc, Hydrous magnesium silicate Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral with a chemical composition of Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. Although the composition of talc usually stays close to this generalized formula, some substitution occurs. Talc, a mineral made up mainly of the m, silicon, and oxygen. As a powder, it absorbs moisture well and helps cut down on friction, making it useful for keeping skin dry and helping to prevent rashes.

sical Properties

a) Ceramic grade (Coarse, medium & fine) b) Cosmetic grade c) Paint grades d) USP grade e) Soapstone grade f) Micronized grade g) Finely ground grade

Targets, tablets, pieces, granules and various powder granulations sized between 37 microns to 1.5 microns mean particle size

Typical Applications

Talc is used in many industries, including paper making, plastic, paint and coatings, rubber, food, electric cable, rmaceuticals, cosmetics, and ceramics. A coarse grayish-green high-talc rock is soapstone or steatite, used for stoves, sinks, electrical switchboards.

Ground talc makes talcum powder. The massive variety (soapstone) is used for sinks, table tops, etc. Soapstone found a use in Babylonian days when signature cylinder seals were often carved from it.

The Egyptians also used it as a base for some of their blue faience figurines, which were then fired to fuse the glaze. California Indians also used it as sculpture material.