PLASTICS

Talc is widely used in the plastics industry as an inexpensive filler and it adds desirable traits to various plastic products.  Some of talc’s traits in plastics are listed below.

• Talc improves the tensile strength and dimensional stability of all types of plastics.
• Talc improves the thermal and electrical resistance of plastic products.
• Talc is chemically inert and improves the chemical resistance of the plastic.
• Talc reduces the abrasiveness for handling and lowers the cutting costs in production.
• Talc improves the UV resistance and increases outdoor life in many plastics.
• Talc reduces the weight of plastic when compared with limestone fillers.

Many American Talc plastics customers have used the West Texas “Pioneer Talc” products for over 25 years.  These talcs provided very effective lower cost options where high purity talc of lower brightness can be used.  The automotive plastic industry, the wood composite industry, the recycle plastic for lawn furniture, and railroad ties industries are examples of existing and new customers who are using more cost effective talcs.    

With the addition of new mines, American Talc has both the original quality talc products and is developing new products with a high brightness.

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