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Mistron® ZSC
- Chemical Name
- Talc
- Chemical Family
- Silicates
Mistron® ZSC is an off-white, high-purity, platy, fine talc that is surface treated for improved dispersion and hydrophobicity, as well as die lubrication in plastics and rubber applications. Additionally, it is used for microcellar foam nucleation in polymeric foams and for improving water resistance and electrical properties in wire and cable applications.
Product families
Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
Composite Materials — Additives
- Functional Additives
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
- Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
- Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Mistron
- End Uses
- Cables, Wire
- Synonyms
- Agalite, Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), Talcum
- Functions
Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Nucleating Agent
- Color
- Off White
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Composites End Use
- Cables
- Wire
- Material Features
- Dimensional Stability
- Good Dispersion
- Good Electrical Properties
- Good Processability
- Good Stiffness
- High Heat Deflection Temperature
- High Purity
- Hydrophobic
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Composite Materials Functions
- Nucleating Agent
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Lubricant (External)
- Lubricant (Internal)
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fineness of Grind | 6.0 | — | Hegman gauge |
| Brightness | 87.0 | — | GEB |
| Specific Gravity | 2.8 | — | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.5 | wt% | — |
| Loose Bulk Density | 8.0 | lbs/ft³ | — |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 19.0 | lbs/ft³ | — |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talc Content | min. 98 | % | X-Ray Diffraction |
| Dolomite Content | max. 2 | % | X-Ray Diffraction |
