Talcum powder, USP/FCC grade, refers to talc powder that meets the stringent standards of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). In the United States of America (USA), Lab Alley is selling its high-quality Talcum powder, USP/FCC grade online at laballey.com.
Talcum powder is a finely ground white or off-white mineral powder, soft to the touch and typically odorless. It is derived from the mineral talc.
A USP/FCC Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC). A substance that meets the USP/FCC Grade specifications can be used in food applications. In the United States of America (USA), Lab Alley is selling its high-quality Purified Talcum Powder, USP/FCC Grade online at laballey.com.
- Excipient
- Lubricant
- Dusting Powder
- Absorbent
- Anti-caking agent
Product Information
| CAS | 14807-96-6 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 800 °C / 1472 °F |
| Density | 2.5 - 2.8 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water and dilute acids |
| Molecular formula | 3MgO-4SiO2-H2O |
| Molecular weight | 379.27 g/mol |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 3 ppm |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max 0.9% |
| Chemical name | Hydrated Magnesium Silicate |
| Free Alkali | Max 1% |
| Heavy metals | Max 0.004% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.25% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 10 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Max 0.5% |
| Loss on ignition | Max 6.0% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 17.0 to 19.5% |
| Vapor density | 5.7 |
