Magnesium Silicate Powder

Uses of Magnesium Silicate Powder
Plastic :

With the plastic industry on a fast growth-track, the usage of this powder is growing fast in PP, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, ABS & Thermosetting Compounds.

Pharmaceuticals :

• Although a small user, the pharmaceutical industry requires highly pure, specialized and bacteria free talc for Tablets, Ointments and Dusting. The thermal & chemical inertness of talc makes it an ideal filler.
• The pharmaceutical talc is processed to remove impurities like iron oxide, dolomite, carbon, magnesium and carbonate minerals.

Ceramics : A major consumer of industrial minerals, the Ceramic Industry (especially Asia) uses magnesium silicate powder for “body” and glazing of :

• Wall Tiles
• Sanitaryware
• Electrical Insulating (Steatite Talc)

Cosmetics :

The natural qualities of Magnesium Silicate Powder gives cosmetics stability, texture, skin adhesion, slip and water resistance. It is pure, odorless and free from impurities. It is not only used in Body Talc (Talcum Powder) and Toilet Soaps, but also in Detergents and Washing Powde
Animal Feed :

• Being hydrophobic in nature, it prevents loss and absorption of water from animal feed, thus protecting the essential nutrients.
• It is used as an anticaking coating in feed bins. It’s non-toxic nature offers no danger to the livestock.

Paints :

Owing to its low cost and platy structure, it is widely used in the paint industry, particularly in marine paints and protective coatings. Benefits includes

• Reduction in the quantity of primary pigment consumed
• Controls gloss of paints
• Improves durability of Paint
• Improves rust inhibitive properties & corrosion resistance
• In traffic paints for better abrasion resistance
• Improves stain resistance in Paint
• Enhancement of smoothness at the time of application

Detergent :

• In detergent powder also, It acts as a carrier of detergents and also reduces the cost.
• Due to its natural quality of being inert and harmless to skin, it is the most popular filler.

Other Uses :

• Dry fire extinguishing powder
• Cereal polishing
• Bleaching agent
• Floor Wax
• Water Filtration
• Leather Treatment
• Shoe Polish
• Welding rod coating
• Printing Ink
• Casting for Iron Ore in the direct reduction process
• Jointing Compounds
• Confectioneries
• Foam / Rubber
• Putties
• Tyre industries