JetFil® T490

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JetFil® T490 is an off-white, extremely platy talc. This product is used for enhancing stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability in general-purpose plastics applications, including sheet and thermoformed plastics. It could also help in achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

Brand: JetFil (38 products)

Chemical Family: Silicates

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Bioplastics

Features: Dimensional Stability, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Deflection Temperature, High Stiffness, Odorless

End Uses: Appliances, Automotive Body Panel, Automotive Bumpers, Ceramics, Paper & Pulp, Pipes, Sheets, Wires

Synonyms: Agalite, Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), Talcum

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Silicates
Chemical Name: Talc
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Reinforcement
Technologies: Industrial Additives & Materials,
Plastics
Product Families: Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Pulping Chemicals
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Fillers & Extenders
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Glass & Ceramic Additives

Features & Benefits

Materials Features: Dimensional Stability,
Good Thermal Stability,
High Heat Deflection Temperature,
High Stiffness,
Odorless

Applications & Uses

Markets: Automotive & Transportation,
Building & Construction,
Consumer Goods,
Electrical & Electronics,
Industrial,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Consumer Goods — Appliances & Electronics
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Exterior & Body
Building & Construction — Building Materials
Pipes & Plumbing
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Ceramics & Refractory
Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Goods — Housewares
Printing & Packaging — Packaging
Food & Beverage Packaging,
Non-Food Consumer Packaging
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Jacketing & Insulation
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Bioplastics
Industrial Additives End Use: Ceramics,
Paper & Pulp
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses: Appliances,
Automotive Body Panel,
Automotive Bumpers,
Pipes,
Sheets,
Wires
Applications: JetFil® T490 is recommended for thermoplastic applications, including in rigid packaging and appliance applications to maximize reinforcement at talc loadings as high as 20% to 40%. It could also allow achieving good long-term thermal stability (heat aging).

Properties

Color

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fineness of Grind	4.5	-	Hegman gauge
Brightness	81.0	-	Minolta “Y”
Specific Gravity	2.8	-	-
Moisture Content	max. 0.3	wt%	-
Loose Bulk Density	20.0	lbs/ft³	-

Particle Size Distribution


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Median Diameter	5.5	microns	Sedigraph

Mineral Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Talc Content	min. 92	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Mineral Profile


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Magnesite, Dolomite, Chlorite Contents	max. 8	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: REACH Exempt (Europe)
Chemical Inventories: AIIC (Australia),
CHINV (Switzerland),
CSNN (Taiwan),
DSL (Canada),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
ISHL (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Regional Availability

Canada
USA