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JetFil® T490 is an off-white, extremely platy talc. This product is used for enhancing stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose plastics applications, including sheet and thermoformed plastics. It could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

Functions: Reinforcement

Chemical Family: Silicates

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Bioplastics

End Uses: Appliances, Automotive Body Panel, Automotive Bumpers, Pipes, Sheets, Wires

Synonyms: Agalite, Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), Talcum

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Applications
JetFil® T490 is recommended for thermoplastic applications, including in rigid packaging and appliance applications to maximize reinforcement at talc loadings as high as 20% to 40%. It could also allow achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness of Grind4.5Hegman gauge
Brightness81.0Minolta “Y”
Specific Gravity2.8
Moisture Contentmax. 0.3wt%
Loose Bulk Density20.0lbs/ft³
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Median Diameter5.5micronsSedigraph
Mineral Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Talc Contentmin. 92%X-Ray Diffraction
Mineral Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesite, Dolomite, Chlorite Contentsmax. 8%X-Ray Diffraction

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA