Talc Powder

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. School science teachers, college chemistry and geology departments and laboratory technicians use it as an inert solid in dust-controlled practical work. It is supplied by Science Lab Supplies from Ambala, India to schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors.

Specifications

Talc is commonly represented as Mg3Si4O10(OH)2, with CAS number 14807-96-6. It is a noncombustible mineral that does not dissolve in water, so it forms a suspension rather than a solution. Grade, particle size, asbestos status, quartz content and pack size should be confirmed for the batch you are quoted.

Applications and Experiments for Talc Powder

Because it is insoluble and inert, 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. In mineral work it marks the soft end of the Mohs hardness scale.

• Class 6 and Class 9 science: insoluble solids, suspensions and separation by filtration.
• Geology and earth science practicals: identifying talc as hardness 1 on the Mohs scale.
• Material comparison exercises: texture, density and settling of different powders.
• 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.

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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 listing is laboratory talc only and must not be used as baby powder, cosmetic powder, a pharmaceutical material or a food additive.

Who supplies the Talc Powder?
Science Lab Supplies supplies it from Ambala, India, to schools, colleges and distributors, and its quotation confirms the grade, particle size and pack size for your order.

Related Powders for Separation and Mineral Lessons

Separation and material-property lessons work better when students can compare several solids. These four items from the Lab Chemicals range offer other insoluble or powdered materials, plus a magnetic solid for mixture work, and can be ordered with the talc on one quotation.

• Barium Sulphate — low-solubility sulphate for settling and suspension studies.
• Magnesium Oxide Light — powdered magnesium oxide for weighing and suspension work.
• Calcium Sulphate Anhydrous — calcium salt for hydrated and anhydrous compound lessons.
• Iron Metal Turnings / Filings — iron for separating magnetic from non-magnetic materials.

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Last updated: 25 September 2026