Nicron® 674

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silicates

Chemical Name

Talc

CASE Ingredients Functions

Filler

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Anti-Blocking Agent,

Nucleating Agent,

Reinforcement

Technologies

CASE Ingredients,

Plastics

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Fillers & Extenders

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Fillers & Extenders,

Performance Additives,

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Environmentally Friendly,

High Purity,

Natural

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Sandability ,

Excellent Stain Blocking,

High Gloss,

Improved Flexibility,

Improved Workability,

Increases Film Strength,

Weather Resistance

Materials Features

Consistent High Quality,

Good Barrier Properties,

Good Stain Resistance,

High Impact-to-Stiffness Ratio,

High Purity,

High Strength,

Hydrophobic,

Non Abrasive,

Odorless,

Oleophilic

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Architectural Coatings,

Decorative Paints,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Architectural Coatings

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyamides,

Polyethylenes (PE),

Polyolefins,

Polyoxymethylene (POM),

Polypropylenes (PP)

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Wood

Coating Type

Primer,

Stains

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Film

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fineness of Grind	7.0	—	Hegman gauge
Particle Size (Passing through 325 Mesh)	99.9	%	—
Brightness	87.0	—	GEB
Oil Absorption	41.0	g/100g	—
Specific Gravity	2.8	—	—
Bulking Value	23.3	lbs/gal	—

Mineral Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Talc Content	min. 98	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dolomite, Chlorite Contents	max. 2	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Chemical Inventories

AIIC (Australia),

CHINV (Switzerland),

CSNN (Taiwan),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

ISHL (Japan),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

SWISS,

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA