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Silverline 403 is an off-white, high-purity, platy, fine talc. It enhances film strength and flexibility, provides barrier properties in architectural and industrial primers, and improves corrosion resistance and stain-blocking ability. Silverline 403 is used in paints to improve low-shear viscosity and maximize prime pigment extension.

Functions: Filler

Chemical Family: Silicates

End Uses: Primer

Oil Absorption: 31.0 - 31.0 g/100 g

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

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

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Applications
Silverline® 403 could also be used in general purpose and commodity plastics to improve stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability, and in wood plastic composites (WPC) to increase stiffness, and HDT, reduce water adsorption, improve dimensional stability, and reduce creep. In rubber, it acts as a dusting/parting agent.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness of Grind4.0Hegman gauge
Brightness81.0GEB
Oil Absorption31.0g/100g
Specific Gravity2.8
Moisture Contentmax. 0.3wt%
Bulking Value23.3lbs/gal
Loose Bulk Density13.0lbs/ft³
Tapped Bulk Density28.0lbs/ft³
Mineral Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Talc Contentmin. 98%X-Ray Diffraction
Mineral Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dolomite, Chlorite Contentsmax. 2%X-Ray Diffraction

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Packaging & Availability

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Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA