Talc is commonly used in agriculture for its multiple applications.
PAPER
Talc is commonly used in the paper industry as a filler and coating pigment. Its fine particle size and platy nature makes it an excellent choice for enhancing the smoothness and opacity of paper. Talc is added to the paper pulp during manufacturing to improve the paper’s printability, brightness, and ink absorption. It also helps reduce the penetration of liquids, enhancing the paper’s resistance to water and grease. Additionally, talc can act as a pitch control agent, preventing pitch deposits that can cause paper machine runnability issues.