3.1.

4 Talc
Jetfil 575C
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Jetfil 575C
CAS # 14807-96-6 (98 min %); 546-93-0 (2%
max)
Common name Hydrous magnesium silicate
Common synonym Talc
Chemical class - magnesium silicate
Product contents talc 98% min; magnesite 2% max
Moisture content wt% 0.5 max
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid, platy powder
Odor - slight, earthly
Color - white
Particle size m 3.4 avg
Specific gravity at 20 C
o
- 2.8
Bulk density kg/m 3
961.0 tapped
Solubility in water at 25oC g/l 1.0 max
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS personal protection goggles, apron, gloves
Hazardous components wt%
Food approval(s) FDA approved 21 CFR 175.300, 380,
390; 176.170; 177.1210, 1350, 1460;
178.3297
DOT class - not regulated
TLV – TWA 8h, ACGIH mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA ppm 20
Skin irritation may cause mild irritation
Eye irritation (human) may cause mechanical irritation
Carcinogenicity not listed
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer - Imerys Talc
Additive type - antiblocking agent

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3.1.4 Talc
Jetfil 575C
PARAMETER UNIT VALUE
Recommended for polymers plastics, rubber
Recommended for products films, foils
Outstanding properties prevents blocking in resulting film
Features and benefits optimal compromise between film prop-
erty & antiblocking
Processing methods coating, extrusion
Additive application method process aid additive
Recommended mold material plastic-on-plastic

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Microblock

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Microblock
CAS # - 14807-96-6
IUPAC name Magnesium silicate hydrate
Common name Talc
Chemical class - talc
Product contents talc: 60-100, quartz:0.1-10, chlorite
group minerals: 1-5 wt%
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid
Odor - none
Color - white
Particle size m 2.3
Density at 25oC kg/m3 2800
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS personal protection dust goggles, dust mask, gloves
TLV – TWA 8h, ACGIH mg/m3 2 (respirable
fraction talc);
0.025 (quartz)
TLV – TWA 8h, NIOSH mg/m3 2 (respirable
fraction talc);
0.025 (quartz)
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA mg/m3 2 (respirable
fraction talc);
0.025 (quartz)
Animal testing, acute toxicity, Rat oral LD50 mg/kg 500
Skin irritation may cause irritation
Eye irritation (human) irritating to eyes
Carcinogenicity talc not listed as carcinogenic by IARC,
NTP, OSHA
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer Mineral Technologies/Specialty Minerals
Additive type - antiblocking agent

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Microblock

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Recommended for polymers polyolefins
Outstanding properties minimal slip absorption

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Natural PE MB 100165-C

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Natural PE MB 100165-C
CAS # - 14807-96-6
Common name Hydrous magnesium silicate; zinc
stearate
Common synonym Talc; zinc stearate
Chemical class - talc
Product contents hydrous magnesium silicate 40-50%;
zinc stearate 1% max; carrier LLDPE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid
Odor - odorless
Color - off-white
Specific gravity at 25oC - 1.39
Melt index g/10 min 20 carrier; 8-16
concentrate
Solubility in water at 25oC g/l insoluble
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 0
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 0
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
HMIS personal protection goggles, apron, gloves
Hazardous components wt% zinc stearate 1 max
Food approval(s) FDA approved 21 CFR 174.5;
177.1520c 3.1a; 178.2010; 178.3297
DOT class - not regulated
ADR/RIC class - not regulated
ICAO/IATA class - not regulated
IMDG class - not regulated
TDG class - not regulated
Canadian WHMIS classification - D2B; B4
Flash point o
C 300
Skin irritation considered non-irritant
Eye irritation (human) considered non-irritant
Carcinogenicity not a carcinogen

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Natural PE MB 100165-C

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Mutagenicity considered non-mutagenic
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer Ampacet Corporation
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for polymers PE
Recommended for products films
Outstanding properties reduces level of adhesion which
facilitates film separation & increases
process line speed
Features and benefits improves flow & leveling
Processing methods blow molding
Additive application method process aid additive, concentrate &
compound
Recommended dosage wt% as required
Recommended mold material metals

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Optibloc 10

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Optibloc 10
CAS # proprietary 30-60%; 14807-96-6 (30-
60%); 14808-60-7 (10-30%)
Common name Hydrous magnesium silicate
Common synonym Talc
Empirical formula - Mg3H2(SiO3)4
Molecular weight daltons yes
RTECS number - WW2710000
Chemical class - silicate
Product contents proprietary substance 30-60%;
talc 30-60%; quartz 10-30%
Moisture content wt% 0.5 max
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid, powder
Odor - odorless
Color - white
Particle size m 2.5 avg
Surface area (BET) m /g2
7
Specific gravity at 25oC - 2.7
Bulk density kg/m3 260
Solubility in water at 25oC g/l insoluble
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS personal protection goggles, apron, gloves, respiratory
protection
Food approval(s) under 29 CFR 1910 product considered
hazardous
DOT class - not regulated
ADR/RIC class - not regulated
TDG class - not regulated
Proper shipping name not regulated

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Optibloc 10

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TLV – TWA 8h, ACGIH mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.05 respira-
tory dust quartz
TLV – TWA 8h, NIOSH mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.05 respira-
tory dust quartz
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.1 respiratory
dust quartz
Skin irritation may cause irritation
Eye irritation (human) causes irritation, dust
Carcinogenicity talc not listed as carcinogenic (ACGIH,
IARC), quartz suspect human carcino-
gen (ACGIH, NIOSH, IARC)
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer Mineral Technologies/Specialty Minerals
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for polymers LLDPE; LDPE; resins blends e.g.,
HDPE/LDPE or LLDPE; PP
Recommended for products high clarity film
Outstanding properties clarity antiblocking for film where optical
properties are important, excellent
stability, decreases coefficient of friction
Features and benefits low costs
Processing methods blow molding, extrusion
Additive application method process aid additive
Recommended dosage wt% 10 max

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Optibloc 25

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Optibloc 25
CAS # proprietary 30-60%; 14807-96-6 (30-
60%); 14808-60-7 (10-30%)
Common name Hydrous magnesium silicate
Common synonym Talc
Empirical formula - (Mg3H2(SiO3)4)
Molecular weight daltons yes
RTECS number - WW2710000
Chemical class - silicate
Product contents proprietary substance 30-60%;
talc 30-60%; quartz 10-30%
Moisture content wt% 0.5 max
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid, powder
Odor - odorless
Color - white
Particle size m 4.0 avg
Surface area (BET) m /g2
6
Specific gravity at 25oC - 2.7
Bulk density kg/m3 350
Solubility in water at 25oC g/l insoluble
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS personal protection goggles, apron, gloves, respiratory
protection
Food approval(s) under 29 CFR 1910 product considered
hazardous
DOT class - not regulated
ADR/RIC class - not regulated
TDG class - not regulated
Proper shipping name not regulated

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Optibloc 25

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TLV – TWA 8h, ACGIH mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.05 respira-
tory dust quartz
TLV – TWA 8h, NIOSH mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.05 respira-
tory dust quartz
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.1 respiratory
dust quartz
Skin irritation may cause irritation
Eye irritation (human) causes irritation, dust
Carcinogenicity talc not listed as carcinogenic (ACGIH,
IARC), quartz suspect human
carcinogen (ACGIH, NIOSH, IARC)
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer Mineral Technologies/Specialty Minerals
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for polymers LLDPE; LDPE; resins blends e.g.,
HDPE/LDPE or LLDPE; PP
Recommended for products high clarity film
Outstanding properties clarity antiblocking for film where optical
properties are important, excellent
stability, decreases coefficient of friction
Features and benefits low costs
Processing methods blow molding, extrusion
Additive application method process aid additive
Recommended dosage wt% 10 max

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Optiblock 325

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Optiblock 325
Common name Talc
Empirical formula - Mg3H2(SiO3)4
Molecular weight daltons yes
RTECS number - WW2710000
Chemical class - silicate
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid, powder
Odor - none
Color - white
Particle size m 5
Density at 25 C o
kg/m 3
2650
Bulk density kg/m3 600
Solubility in water at 25 C
o
g/l insoluble
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
TLV – TWA 8h, NIOSH mg/m3 2
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA mg/m 3
2
Animal testing, acute toxicity, Rat oral LD50 mg/kg 500
Skin irritation may cause irritation
Eye irritation (human) irritating to eyes
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer Mineral Technologies/Specialty Minerals
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for polymers LDPE, LLDPE, PP
Recommended for products film for food packaging
Outstanding properties balance of antiblocking and optical
properties; low interaction with
formulation components
Features and benefits high clarity
Recommended dosage wt% 0.3-0.7

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Optiblock 8

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Optiblock 8
Common name Talc
Empirical formula - Mg3H2(SiO3)4
Molecular weight daltons yes
RTECS number - WW2710000
Chemical class - silicate
Alkyl distribution wt% 100
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid, powder
Odor - none
Color - white
Particle size m 2.5
Surface area (BET) m2/g 7
Specific gravity at 25 C
o
- >2
Density at 25 C o
kg/m 3
2700
Bulk density kg/m3 200
Solubility in water at 25 Co
g/l insoluble
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
TLV – TWA 8h, ACGIH mg/m 3
2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.025 respira-
tory dust quartz
TLV – TWA 8h, NIOSH mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc; 0.05 respira-
tory dust quartz
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
talc
Animal testing, acute toxicity, Rat oral LD50 mg/kg 500
Skin irritation may cause irritation
Eye irritation (human) irritating to eyes
Carcinogenicity talc not listed as carcinogen or suspect-
ed carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA

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Optiblock 8

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USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer Mineral Technologies/Specialty Minerals
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for products film
Outstanding properties clarity, low interaction with stabilizers,
slip agents and processing aids

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Polyblock

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Polyblock
Common name Talc
Empirical formula - Mg3H2(SiO3)4
Molecular weight daltons yes
RTECS number - WW2710000
Chemical class - silicate
Alkyl distribution wt% 100
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid, powder
Odor - none
Color - white
Particle size m 2.3
Specific gravity at 20oC - 2.8
Density at 25oC kg/m3 2800
Solubility in water at 25 Co
g/l insoluble
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
TLV – TWA 8h, NIOSH mg/m 3
2
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA mg/m3 2
Animal testing, acute toxicity, Rat oral LD50 mg/kg 500
Skin irritation may cause irritation
Eye irritation (human) irritating to eyes
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer Mineral Technologies/Specialty Minerals
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for polymers polyolefins
Outstanding properties enhanced antiblocking, improved optics

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Stellar 510

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Stellar 510
CAS # 14807-96-6 (98%); 1318-59-8 (1.5%
max); 16389-88-1 (0.5% max)
Common name Hydrous magnesium silicate
Common synonym Talc
Chemical class - silicate
Product contents talc 98.0%; chlorite 1.5% max; dolomite
0.5% max
Moisture content wt% 0.5 max
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid, platy powder
Odor - slight, earthly
Color - white
Particle size m 5.0 avg
Specific gravity at 20 C
o
- 2.8
Bulk density kg/m3 720.8 tapped;
240.3 loosen
Solubility in water at 25oC g/l 1.0 max
HEALTH & SAFETY
NFPA classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS classification Health 1
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
HMIS personal protection goggles, apron, gloves
Food approval(s) FDA approved 21 CFR 175.300, 380,
390; 176.170; 177.1210, 1350, 1460;
178.3297
DOT class - not regulated
TDG class - not regulated
Proper shipping name not regulated
TLV – TWA 8h, ACGIH mg/m3 2.0 respiratory dust
TLV – TWA 8h, OSHA ppm 20
Skin irritation may cause mild irritation
Eye irritation (human) may cause mechanical irritation
Carcinogenicity not listed

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Stellar 510

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USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer - Imerys Talc
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for polymers plastics, rubber
Recommended for products films, foils
Outstanding properties prevents blocking in resulting film
Features and benefits optimal compromise between film
property & antiblocking
Processing methods coating, extrusion
Additive application method process aid additive
Recommended dosage wt%
Recommended mold material plastic-on-plastic

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Talc

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name Talc
CAS # - 14807-96-6
Common name Hydrous magnesium silicate
Common synonym Phyllosilicate
Empirical formula - Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
Molecular weight daltons 379.263
RTECS number - WW2710000
Chemical class - magnesium silicate
Product contents SiO2 60-63%, MgO  31%, Fe2O3
 <1%
Moisture content wt% 0.1-0.6
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State - solid
Odor - odorless
Color - white
Melting point o
C 800
Particle size m 1 to 10
Surface area (BET) m /g2
2.6-35
Refractive index at 25oC - 1.59
Density at 20oC kg/m3 2,800
Dielectric constant at 1 MHz - 7.5
pH - 9
Thermal conductivity at 25 C o
W/m K 0.02
Specific heat at 25oC kJ/kg K 820
Solubility in water at 25oC g/l 10
Solubility in water at 25 C
o
wt% 0.1
HEALTH & SAFETY
UN risk phrases, R - 20,37
US safety phrases, S - 36
USE & PERFORMANCE
Manufacturer - generic
Additive type - antiblocking agent
Recommended for polymers ABS, acrylics, cellulose acetate,
ethylene octene decadiene copolymer,
maleic acid styrene copolymer,
polycarbonate, polyethylene,
polylactide, polypropylene,
polyvinylalcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone
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Talc

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Recommended for products coatings, film, injection molded parts,
packaging, paper, pharmaceutical
tablets
Outstanding properties reduces level of adhesion which
facilitates film separation & increases
process line speed
Features and benefits optimal compromise between film
property & antiblocking
Processing methods coating, extrusion
Additive application method process aid additive
Recommended dosage wt% as required

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