Talc - Food Grade - Imperial 1825L FCC / BC: Typical Physical Properties Typical Chemical Properties

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Talc - Food Grade - Imperial 1825L FCC / BC


Food - Food grade talcs are used in foods and food processing as anticaking agents, coating agents, lubricating and
release agents, surface finishing agents and texturizing agents. Food grade talcs are used as dusting agents for
chewing gum and as fillers in the gum base to control the chewing characteristics.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES


Appearance Powder Lead - Pb (max.) 5 ppm
Median Particle Size (micron) 11.65 Arsenic - As (max) 3 ppm
Brightness (GEB) 88 min Limit of Aluminum (max) 2.0%
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Loose Bulk Density (lbs/ft ) 25 - 30 Limit of Calcium (max) 0.9%
Moisture (%) 0.5 max Limit of Iron (max) 0.25%
% Thru 200 Mesh 95 min Content of Magnesium 17.0 - 19.5%
Water Soluble Substances (max) 0.1%
BSI Code: Imperial (IMP) 1825L Acid Soluble Substances (max) 2.5%
INCI: Talc Soluble Salts (max) 0.2%
C.A.S. Number: 14807-96-6 Loss on Ignition (max) 6.0%
Certifications: Kosher
Loss on Drying (max) 0.5%
Free Alkali (max) 0.5%
Acidity and Alkalinity Passes

Storage: Store in cool location, keep away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep container sealed.

Shelf Life: The shelf life of this decontaminated talc product is unlimited provided the product is stored in a clean
dry environment, in unopened bags with the bags not subject to repeated handling. This product may be retested
(at the customer’s expense) after three years from the manufacture date.

Handling Precautions: Please refer to the Imperial 1825L FCC / BC Safety Data Sheet.

While the data presented in this information sheet reflects the present state of our knowledge and is believed to be accurate and reliable, it is provided without liability as a
courtesy only and is to be used and relied upon at the reader’s sole risk . Readers should make their own determination as to the suitability of any product for a particular use.
We recommend that readers conduct their own product trials before using any particular product. The information provided by us does not absolve the user from the obligation
of investigating the possibility of infringement of third parties rights. The recommendations contained herein do not constitute a warranty, either express or implied, as to the fitness or
suitability of any product for a particular purpose. For more information and assistance, please contact Technical Services at [email protected]

Issued: 2/04 - Revised: 2/20

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