Talc Powder
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12297
Talc Powder (SKU SCL-LC-12297) is powdered talc, a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral, for supervised science practicals on minerals, insoluble solids, suspensions and separation. It suits school science, college chemistry and geology work where an insoluble mineral powder is handled under dust control. Science Lab Supplies can provide the powder from Ambala, India, quoting schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors for the pack they specify.
Specifications
This laboratory talc is described row by row in the table. To sum up, it is commonly represented as Mg3Si4O10(OH)2, with CAS number 14807-96-6; it is a noncombustible mineral that does not dissolve in water, and asbestos status, quartz content, grade and particle size are confirmed for the batch you are quoted.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12297 |
| Other names | Hydrous magnesium silicate, magnesium silicate powder |
| Formula | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 |
| CAS number | 14807-96-6 |
| Form | Powder |
| Material type | Mineral; inorganic powder |
| Behaviour in water | Insoluble solid |
| Combustibility | Noncombustible |
| Asbestos status, quartz content | Confirmed for the quoted batch |
| Handling | Minimise airborne dust during weighing, transfer and demonstration |
| Storage | Tightly closed in a cool, dry, ventilated store, away from food and cosmetic-use materials |
| Intended use | Laboratory use only; not cosmetic, baby-care, pharmaceutical or food powder |
| Documents | Safety Data Sheet, batch label, shelf-life detail and transport documents |
| Grade, particle size, pack size | Confirmed on the label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Talc Powder
Because it is insoluble and noncombustible, the powder is a handy sample for lessons on the difference between a solution and a suspension, for filtration and sedimentation, and for comparing the feel, density and behaviour of mineral powders. It also supports mineral identification and physical-property demonstrations.
- Class 6 and Class 9 science: insoluble solids, suspensions and separation, stirring a spoonful from a Spatula into water in a Borosilicate Beaker.
- Geology and earth science practicals: identifying talc as a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral from its physical properties.
- Material comparison exercises: texture, density and settling of different powders, timed in a Measuring Cylinder Glass.
- Laboratory skills: dust control, labelling and storage of fine powders.
Standard Scope of Supply
Each order consists of one pack of talc powder in the quantity quoted, with a batch label, the Safety Data Sheet and the transport documents. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Whether you need a single pack for one teaching lab or a quantity for several schools, the quotation states the packing, delivery time and price for exactly that order. Other powders and school chemistry lab equipment in India can be quoted alongside it.
As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and Tanzania. For talc in the pack size your syllabus needs, raise a query on the contact page or add the powder and any mineral sets to the enquiry cart; tender purchases are explained on the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does talc powder dissolve in water?
No. Talc is treated as an insoluble mineral powder, so stirring it into water gives a cloudy suspension that settles on standing and can be separated by filtration.
Is it safe to breathe talc dust?
No. Avoid airborne dust: weigh and transfer the powder gently, wear eye protection and gloves, use ventilation where needed and follow the Safety Data Sheet. Students should handle it only under supervision.
Can this talc powder be used as cosmetic talcum powder?
No. This is laboratory talc only and must not be used as baby powder, cosmetic powder, a pharmaceutical material or a food additive. Keep it apart from cosmetic-use materials in storage.
Who supplies the Talc Powder?
The mineral powder is offered by Science Lab Supplies from its Ambala office in India; a written quotation fixes the grade, particle size and pack size, and mineral or rock specimen sets can join the same order.
Related Powders, Mineral Sets and Separation Items
Separation and material-property lessons work better when students can compare several solids. The items below offer other insoluble or powdered materials, a magnetic solid for mixture work, real mineral and rock specimens, and a filter paper for separating suspensions; all can go on one quotation with the talc.
- Barium Sulphate — BaSO4, CAS 7727-43-7, an inorganic barium salt.
- Magnesium Oxide Light — MgO powder, CAS 1309-48-4, also called light magnesia.
- Calcium Sulphate Anhydrous — CaSO4 sulphate salt for reagent and drying-agent work.
- Iron Metal Turnings / Filings — iron, Fe, attracted to magnets for separation demonstrations.
- Minerals Collection Set — real mineral specimens for identification and comparison.
- Rocks Collection Set — rock specimens for identification and geological classification.
- Filter Paper — 120 mm diameter paper for simple qualitative separations.
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Last updated: 22 October 2026
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