Soapstone & Talc (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂)

Ultra-soft mineral enhancing smoothness and performance across applications

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Key industries

Paints and coatings

Paints & Coatings

Plastics

Plastics

Cosmetics

Cosmetics

Paper

Paper

Rubber

Rubber

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Primary uses

  • Lamellar filler for smoothness, barrier, and sag control in paints
  • Anti-block, slip, and stiffness modifier in plastics
  • Soft, inert powder for personal-care and hygiene formulations

Paints and coatings

  • Improves sag resistance and film smoothness
  • Enhances weatherability and corrosion resistance
  • Adds barrier properties through platy particle packing
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Characteristics

  • Ultra-soft feel (Mohs ~1)
  • Hydrophobic, platy particles
  • High lubricity and slip

Paints and coatings

  • Disperses readily in solvent and water-based systems
  • Helps control sheen and film integrity
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Key properties

  • Lowest hardness of common industrial minerals
  • Chemically inert
  • Excellent slip and tactile feel
  • Heat resistant
  • Low electrical conductivity

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