Talc (Pharmaceutical Grade)
CAS Number: 14807-96-6
Pharmaceutical grade Talc is a purified, hydrated magnesium silicate used as a glidant, lubricant, and anti-tacking agent in tablet, capsule, and film coating formulations. It improves powder flowability and reduces adhesion during coating. Pharmaceutical grade talc is asbestos-free and meets stringent purity specifications for oral and topical use.
Technical Specifications
| asbestos | Not detected |
| appearance | White or almost white fine powder |
| arsenic (ppm) | ≤4 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤20 |
| pH (10% aq. slurry) | 7.0–10.0 |
| loss on ignition (%) | ≤7.0 |
Applications
- Tablet and capsule glidant
- Film coating anti-tacking agent
- Powder dusting agent
- Topical powder formulations
- Lubricant in tablet compression
Key Features
- Asbestos-free pharmaceutical grade
- Excellent glidant and anti-tacking properties
- Wide use in oral and topical products
- USP/NF, EP compliant
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