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. It is widely used in cosmetic products such as baby powder and adult body and facial powders, as well as in a number of other consumer products.
talcum powder
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7.2
Powder
Other
26.57 m
Medicine Grade
1500C
practically insoluble in water
379.27 Grams (g)
Room Temperature
light grey
H2Mg3O12Si4
Not more than 0.5%.
33049120
H2Mg3O12Si4
14807-96-6
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Talcum Powder Purified Trade Information
Mumbai port
Letter of Credit (L/C) Letter of Credit at Sight (Sight L/C) Cash Advance (CA)
50 Kilograms Per Day
7 Days
Yes
Free samples are available
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Product Description
Talc is a mineral composed of magnesium silicate (MgSiO3) when hydrated. As an anti-caking agent in pharmaceuticals, it improves powder flow when tablets are compressed. The use of talcum products in cosmetics has been asbestos free since the 1970s.
Talcum Powder Purified Properties:
CAS Number: 14807-96-6
Name: Talc
Formula: H2Mg3O12Si4
Molecular Weight: 379.2657
Deleted CAS: 99638-63-8
Synonyms: Beaver White 200;Beaver White 325;CS 2 (talc);CT 8 (mineral);Emtal596;FVS;FW-XO;Fabi HTP Ultra 5C;Finntalc M 15; HTP Ultra 1C;HTP Ultra 5C;HTP-Ultra 10C;HTP-Ultra 5;HWST;HeliocoteX;Hi-Con Talc C 12;Hi-Filler;Hi-Filler 10; Finntalc M15E;Finntalc M 20SL;Finntalc M 30SL;HS-T 0.5;HST 05;HT 7000;HT 7050;HTP 05;HTP 1C;
EINECS: 238-877-9
Density: 2.7-2.8 g/cm3
Melting Point: 800 °C
Appearance: white to almost white micro fine powder
How does it work?
Powdered talcum is made from talc, which contains the elements magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Powder absorbs moisture and reduces friction, making it effective at keeping skin dry and preventing rashes.
How to use:
Magnesium silicate (MgSiO3) is commonly called "talc" when hydrated. The pharmaceutical industry uses it as anticaking agent to improve powder flow when compressing tablets. Talc is used as an adsorbent in cosmetic products like talcum and baby powder.
Side effects:
Cough with thick mucous
Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
General feeling of discomfort or illness
Chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
Coughing or spitting up blood
Shortness of breath or troubled breathing
Warnings and precautions while using this product
You shouldn't use talcum powder on your baby. Ingredients in it can irritate their skin. Drying your baby with a soft towel is much better.