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Cosmetic Specialties Talc 1656

Cosmetic Specialties Talc 1656 is a certified non-asbestiform and bacteria-controlled (BC) talc and is the softest natural mineral found on earth. It is used in antiperspirants and lotions.

INCI Name: Talc

Functions: Antiperspirant, Bulking Agent, Opacifier

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Fragrance Enhancement, Opacifying, Pleasant Feel

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density2.8g/cm³DIN 53193
Hardness1.0Mohs scale
Loose Bulk Density16.0lb/ft³M.I. 98028
Moisture Content (105°C)0.2%M.I. 93005
Specific Surface (B.E.T.)6.0m²/gDIN 66131/2
Tapped Bulk Density42.0lb/ft³M.I. 98028
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chromatic Coordinates (a*(CIE))-0.2M.I. 93002
Chromatic Coordinates (b*(CIE))0.6M.I. 93002
Chromatic Coordinates (L*(CIE))96.0M.I. 93002
Chromatic Coordinates (Y)90.0M.I. 93002
Hydrochloric Acidmax. 0.4ml
Sheet-Silicates (Talc)98.0%Mineralogy - XRD
Sodium Hydroxidemax. 0.3ml
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Al₂O₃0.5%
CaO0.4%
Fe₂O₃0.6%
Loss on Ignition (1075°C)6.0%M.I. 93009
MgO31.0%
SiO₂61.5%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Compliance

In compliance with USP - EP - JP.

Technical Details & Test Data

Microbiological Analysis

Total aerobic plate count including yeast and mold <100 per gram. Gram negative plate count not detected.

Particle Size Distribution

Cosmetic Specialties Talc 1656 - Particle Size Distribution


Sedimentation analysis - Sedigraph 5120

Median diameter D50 3.5 µm
Thru 325 mesh (44 µm) sieve   99%