Interesting facts about the universal natural product

Talc – nature’s versatile agent

Talc is not just a raw material of one kind: every occurrence on earth has its own geology, which was formed millions of years ago. As a natural raw material, talc usually occurs in combination with at least one other raw material. A common companion is a chlorite with similar structural and chemical properties. Talc is also often found in combination with dolomite and magnesite.

The raw material talc is used in the industrial sector as a carrier and filler. Without knowing it, each and every one of us comes daily, almost constantly, into contact with objects that contain talc or that were produced with the help of talc.

Where can talc make life better?

The areas of application for talc are extremely versatile and varied. For example, the addition of talc makes paints and varnishes more weather-resistant and more productive when applied, while plastic parts in cars become more heat-resistant, stronger and lighter. The firing temperature in the manufacture of ceramics drops and resins are bound in the recycling of waste paper. Talc prevents sticking of packaged foods, such as chewing gum and sweets. Rubber, for example in car tires, latex gloves and alike, can be processed more efficient with talc added and the UV resistance of those products is improved. Roofing membranes increase in flammability resistance due to talc and much, much more.

Talc is a magnesium silicate hydrate and the softest raw material in the world. Due to its soapy and greasy surface, it is also called “soapstone” in common parlance. The plate-like lamellar structure, its water-repellent characteristic and the chemical stability are among talc’s special properties. These enable intelligent solutions for our customers through process engineering. AIHAI talc products can significantly improve a wide range of industrial manufacturing processes and end products.