Nicron® 554

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Nicron® 554 is a high-purity microcrystalline talc. The lamellar nature of Nicron® 554 enhances film strength and flexibility and provides barrier properties in architectural and industrial primers and topcoats to improve corrosion resistance and stain-blocking ability. Nicron® 554 is also used in paints to improve sag resistance and maximize prime pigment extension.

Brand: Nicron (16 products)

Chemical Family: Silicates

Oil Absorption: 40.0 g/100 g

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

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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly,
High Purity,
Natural
CASE Ingredients Features: Corrosion Resistance,
Excellent Stain Blocking,
Improved Flexibility,
Increases Film Strength,
Sag Resistance
Materials Features: Dimensional Stability,
Good Processability,
High Heat Deflection Temperature,
High Purity,
High Stiffness,
Low Viscosity,
Odorless,
Oleophilic

Applications & Uses

Markets: Building & Construction,
Industrial,
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
Architectural Coatings
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Ceramics & Refractory
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
Primers & Lacquers
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Primers & Lacquers
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Coating End Applications: Primer,
Top Coat
Industrial Additives End Use: Ceramics,
Paper & Pulp
Applications: Nicron® 554 could also be used in plastics to enhance stiffness, HDT and dimensional stability. In rubber, it reduces viscosity, improves processing and acts as a dusting/parting agent.

Properties

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fineness of Grind	5.5	-	Hegman gauge
Particle Size (Passing through 325 Mesh)	100.0	%	-
Brightness	84.0	-	GEB
Oil Absorption	40.0	g/100g	-
Specific Gravity	2.8	-	-
Moisture Content	max. 0.5	wt%	-
Bulking Value	23.3	lbs/gal	-

Mineral Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Talc Content	min. 98	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Mineral Profile


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Dolomite, Chlorite Contents	max. 2	%	X-Ray Diffraction

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Chemical Inventories: AIIC (Australia),
CHINV (Switzerland),
CSNN (Taiwan),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
ISHL (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
SWISS,
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Regional Availability

Canada
USA