MistroFoam

Chemical Name: Talc
Chemical Family: Silicates

MistroFoam is a lower-brightness, 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: MistroFoam
End Uses: Wire
Synonyms: Agalite, Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), Talcum
Markets: Electrical & Electronics
Technology: Composite Materials
Elastomers
Plastics
Composites End Use: 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
Plastics and Elastomers Functions: Lubricant (External)
Lubricant (Internal)

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

5 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Fineness of Grind	5.5	—	Hegman gauge
Brightness	82.0	—	Minolta “Y”
Specific Gravity	2.8	—	—
Moisture Content	max. 0.5	wt%	—
Loose Bulk Density	8.0	lbs/ft³	—

Table 2 of 3

1 row

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Talc Content	min. 97	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Table 3 of 3