MistroFoam

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Silicates

Chemical Name

Talc

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Lubricant (External),

Lubricant (Internal)

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

Composite Materials — Additives

Functional Additives

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Processing Aids

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Processing Aids

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Dimensional Stability,

Good Dispersion,

Good Electrical Properties,

Good Processability,

Good Stiffness,

High Heat Deflection Temperature,

High Purity,

Hydrophobic,

Low Brightness,

Low Plateout,

Low Viscosity,

Water Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Composites End Use

Wire

Applications

MistroFoamTM is used in plastic applications to increase stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability, and in rubber applications to reduce viscosity, improve processing and reduce die plate-out. MistroFoamTM is also used for microcellar foam nucleation in polymeric foams, and for improving water resistance and electrical properties in wire and cable applications.

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
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	-

Mineral Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Talc Content	min. 97	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dolomite, Chlorite Contents	max. 3	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA