OTHER USES FOR AMERICAN TALCS  

American talc an excellent filler for wallboard joint compounds as it provides a good body, a smooth surface, and improves the wallboard life and paint-ability.

American black talcs are color compatible and are used as an additive in asphalt manufacturing.

In rubber, talc is used as reinforcing filler.  Talc improves the tensile strength of rubber while adding tear resistance, and improved elongation.

Talc is a good lubricant in molds reducing the heat generation and reducing the adhesion.

Talc is well suited to improve the electrical insulation and flame retardant ability of the rubber coating for electrical wiring.

Talc is a good material to use in the coating for welding rods.

Talc is well suited as an additive in dry powder fire extinguishers.

American Talc does not produce or sell pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or food grade talc products. 

Call American Talc at 432-283-2330 to discuss how we can provide the right product for you.