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MistronĀ® ZSC

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MistronĀ® ZSC is an off-white, high-purity, platy, fine talc that is surface treated for improved dispersion and hydrophobicity, as well as die lubrication in plastics and rubber applications. Additionally, it is used for microcellar foam nucleation in polymeric foams and for improving water resistance and electrical properties in wire and cable applications.

Brand: Mistron (46 products)

Functions: Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Nucleating Agent

Chemical Family: Silicates

End Uses: Cables, Wire

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

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Silicates
Chemical Name
Talc
Composite Materials Functions
Nucleating Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Lubricant (External),
Lubricant (Internal)
Technologies
Composite Materials,
Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families
Composite Materials ā€” Additives
Functional Additives
Elastomers ā€” Elastomer Additives
Processing Aids
Plastics ā€” 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 Plateout,
Low Viscosity,
Water Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets
Electrical & Electronics
Applications
Electrical & Electronics ā€” Wire & Cable
Jacketing & Insulation
Composites End Use
Cables,
Wire
Applications
  • MistronĀ® ZSC is used in plastics application to increase stiffness, HDT, and dimensional stability, and in rubber applications to reduce viscosity, improve processing and reduce die plate-out.
  • MistronĀ® ZSC is also used for micro cellar foam nucleation in polymeric foams, and for improving water resistance and electrical properties in wire and cable applications.

Properties

Color
Off White
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness of Grind6.0-Hegman gauge
Brightness87.0-GEB
Specific Gravity2.8--
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5wt%-
Loose Bulk Density8.0lbs/ftĀ³-
Tapped Bulk Density19.0lbs/ftĀ³-
Mineral Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Talc Contentmin. 98%X-Ray Diffraction
Dolomite Contentmax. 2%X-Ray Diffraction

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Canada,
USA
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA