Soapstone Powder

Listing ID #1298685

Sourced from the finest mines in Rajasthan, we are reliable Manufacturer, Exporter and Supplier of Soapstone Powder. Soapstone/Talc Powder is hydrated silicate of magnesium, Mg3Si4O10 (OH) 2. Formed due to alteration of Magnesium rich rocks, Soapstone Powder possesses the distinction of being the softest mineral and has a characteristic soapy feel. The Soapstone Powder has 1 MOH’S scale of hardness, and can be easily cut and scratched by nail. We offer the Soapstone Powder that has a soapy feel and pearly luster and its platy ness gives excellent opacity to the end products. Steatite, Talc, Soapstone are the three terms used in trade for one and same mineral.
Soapstone Powder is practically insoluble in water and in weak acids and alkalis. The Soapstone Powder is neither explosive nor flammable, although it has very little chemical reactivity, talc does have a marked affinity for certain organic chemicals i.e. it is organophilic. Above 900°C, our Soapstone Powder progressively loses its hydroxyl groups and above 1050°C, it re-crystallizes into different forms of enstatite (anhydrous magnesium silicate). Melting point of the Soapstone Powder, which we provide, is 1500°C. Occurrence of Soapstone is widely distributed in the country. It is chiefly mined in Udaipur, Dungarpur, Bhilwara Kota and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan. India also exports Soapstone powder to Kenya, Norway and U.K.
Chemical Composition

• Sio2 - 62.2%
• Cao -1.12%
• Mgo - 30.2%
• Fe203 - 0.94%
• Ai203 - 0.30%
• LOI -4.82%

• Plastics : It is used as filler in PVC compound, PVC cables, HDPE, LDPE, TPR compounds and masterbatches due to its superior thermal and electrical resistance. It gives stiffness, hardness and good tensile strength to Plastic Products. It gives superior electrical properties. It gives greater toughness to speak plugs and switch boards.
• Paper : Soapstone is used in 3 stages of paper making as a filler, to control pitch and stickiest and in paper coating. It Gives smoothness, opacity and brightness to paper & partially replaces TiO2. It also acts as pitch absorber.
• Paints : Highly recommended for wood finishes, primers, putties, pigment pastes, undercoated, architectural finishes, water based coatings. Its laminar structure helps in better corrosion protection and also improves exterior durability of paints. Recommended for epoxy and exterior paints.
• Ceramics : Soapstone Powder is used mostly as low cost filler in ceramic tiles, sanitary ware, dinnerware, porcelain and electrical insulation. It improves resistance to thermal shocks and also improves dry pressing resistance of ceramic bodies.
• Foundries : Used in mold making and for final finish.
• Pharmaceuticals : Talc is used as filler in tablets, ointments and dustings.
• Cosmetics : Super fine Soapstone Powder is used in cosmetic for its smooth silky finish and in manufacturing of talcum powder.
• Soaps and Detergent : Used as low cost filler in detergent powder, detergent cake and it is also an important ingredient for dish wash bars, washing soap and bathing soaps for imparting smoothness.
• Dal Mills : For polishing of Pulses.
• Pesticides : It is used in formulation of Pesticides and Insecticides.
• Other Uses : It is used in Wood stoves, Cooking slabs, Carving of Chinese seals, Sculpture, Shaping of pots and Welding Electrodes.

• Colors : White, Yellow, Green and Grey
• Packing : 50 KG HDPE Bags
• Sizes Available : 100-700 Mesh
• Minimum Order Quantity : 20 MT