subject: Lets Know About Talc/talcum Powder [print this page] Talc, also known as Talcum Powder, is one of the softest known mineral. Chemically, Talc is called hydrated magnesium silicate. It is also known as soapstone. Its appearance varies from translucent to opaque. It is insoluble in water, although it is somewhat soluble in dilute mineral acids. Its color also varies between white to grey or green. Talcum Powder gives a greasy feel.
Uses of Talc/ Talcum Powder:
Talc/Talcum Powder has a number of uses in our personal lives as well as in commercial industries. Some of its uses are stated below:
Mold constraining agents and textiles regularly make use of Talcum Powder.
Balla powder is considered as the best mens Talc in world. It is used by men to keep the genital area dry, comfortable, and fresh. Talcum Powder is used in manufacturing Balla powder, i.e., Talc is its major ingredient.
Talcum Powder is known for its moisture absorbing quality. Being an amazingly fine powder, it has the ability to keep your skin free from moisture. Thats why Talc is used extensively in summers, to avoid sweat.
For products like plastic, paint, coating, cosmetics, etc. Talc is used in the production process.
When you use Talcum Powder on your skin, then you are simply reducing the danger of rubbing the skin as causing friction gives rise to rashes and red patches. Thats why it is used in baby powder also.
Soapstone or steatite is a rough grayish-green talc rock, which is used in crayons, soap, stoves, electrical switchboards, etc. It has a great feature of heat, acid and electricity resistance.
Because of its lubricating effect, Talc is used in so many cosmetics. Also, it is a great raw material in the Paper Industry.
The chalk used in metal works and welding is also a kind of Talc.
Talc is used as an additive in food and pharmaceutical industries as it increases the flowing ability.
Occurrence of Talc/Talcum Powder
Talc/ Talcum Powder is excavated from Earth. It is mined from the ground in form of large mines and later grounded in the form of fine powder. After this, the powder is properly cleaned and filtered to get rid of impurities. Then it is used for commercial purposes.
Talc/Talcum Powder is a very safe product, which is widely used in households and industries all over the world.
