Pioneer Talc Specifications

TYPICAL DATA SHEET
 

PIONEER 2882

CERAMIC TALC

 

DESCRIPTION

Pioneer 2882 is a West Texas Talc (Soapstone) that is ideal for ceramic applications. Pioneer Talcs are white firing.
Analysis of American Talc Products by TEM, SEM, PLM, and
EDX have verified there are no asbestiform minerals present.

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

 

AI2O3 1.24
Fe2O3 < 0.69
Water Solubles < 0.1
Acid Solubles 4-Feb
Moisture < 1.0
Loss of Ignition @ 1000°C 11.5
pH 9.5


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
 

Median Particle Size (µm)  17-18
Dry Brightness 62
Dry Brightness After Firing 88+
Loose Bulk Density 32
Lbs./Solid Gallon 5
Oil Absorption (%)  32
Through 60 mesh (%) 99.9+
Through 200 mesh (%) 97
Through 325 mesh (%) 85
Shrinkage (%) 0.6
Hegman Fineness 1


AVAILABILITY:  Bulk, 50 lb. bags

SHIPPING POINT (Truck/Rail):  Van Horn, TX

 

The information and data contained herein are believed to be accurate, but the manufacturer makes no warranty with respect thereto and disclaims responsibility for reliance thereon. This data relates only to the specific material described herein, and does not relate to use in connection with any other materials or in any process. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, concerning this product. No warranty of fitness for any particular purpose is made, and we assume no responsibility whatever for any use of this product. This product should be used by properly trained personnel, and in compliance with applicable health and safety laws and regulations. WARNING: This product contains free Silica (Quartz). Repeated and prolonged inhalation of dust in excess of TLV-TWA may cause delayed lung injury (Silicosis). Follow applicable OSHA, MSHA, or NIOSH standards for Crystalline Silica (Quartz). IARC has classified Crystalline Silica in Group 1, Carcinogenic to Humans, based on sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of Crystalline Silica in humans. The National Toxicology Program has listed crystalline silica (respirable) as a substance which may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. Airborne particles of respirable size of crystalline silica are known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Revised 19-MAR-2007

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