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Cosmetic Specialties Talc 3355
- INCI Name
- Talc
Cosmetic Specialties Talc 3355 is a certified non-asbestiform and bacteria-controlled (BC) talc and is the softest natural mineral found on earth. It is used in dusting powders, baby powders, OTC powders, foot powders, and dry shampoos.
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Baby Care
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Texturizers & Fillers
- Visual Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Bulking Agent, Opacifier
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Bacterial, Fragrance Enhancement, Opacifying, Pleasant Feel; Anti-Bacterial; Fragrance Enhancement; Opacifying; Pleasant Feel
- Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Naturally Derived; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Compliance
- In compliance with USP - EP - JP.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Powder
- Baby Care Applications
- Baby Powder
- Hair Care
- Dry Shampoos
- Skin Care Applications
- Foot Powder
- Microbiological Analysis
Total aerobic plate count including yeast and mold <100 per gram. Gram negative plate count not detected.
- Certifications and Compliance
- United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Bulking Agent
- Opacifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.8 | g/cm³ | DIN 53193 |
| Hardness | 1.0 | — | Mohs scale |
| Loose Bulk Density | 28.0 | lb/ft³ | M.I. 98028 |
| Moisture Content (105°C) | 0.2 | % | M.I. 93005 |
| Specific Surface (B.E.T.) | 3.0 | m²/g | DIN 66131/2 |
| Tapped Bulk Density | 65.0 | lb/ft³ | M.I. 98028 |
Table 2 of 3
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromatic Coordinates (a*(CIE)) | -0.3 | — | M.I. 93002 |
| Chromatic Coordinates (b*(CIE)) | 0.7 | — | M.I. 93002 |
| Chromatic Coordinates (L*(CIE)) | 95.5 | — | M.I. 93002 |
| Chromatic Coordinates (Y) | 89.0 | — | M.I. 93002 |
| Hydrochloric Acid | max. 0.4 | ml | — |
| Sheet-Silicates (Talc) | 98.0 | % | Mineralogy - XRD |
| Sodium Hydroxide | max. 0.3 | ml | — |
Table 3 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al₂O₃ | 0.5 | % | — |
| CaO | 0.4 | % | — |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.6 | % | — |
| Loss on Ignition (1075°C) | 6.0 | % | M.I. 93009 |
| MgO | 31.0 | % | — |
| SiO₂ | 61.5 | % | — |
