Magnesium silicate monohydrate (Talc)

Description

Lubricant, Filler, Electric and Heat Insulator | CAS: 14807-96-6 | H2Mg3O12Si4 | 379.26 g/mol

Magnesium silicate is used as a lubricant, filler, electric and heat insulator and in clarifying liquids by filtration. Talc is used in many industries such as paper making, plastic, paints and coatings, rubber, food, electric cable, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and ceramics. It is a widely used as baby powder (aka talcum). It is also useful for the treatment of complicated spontaneous pneumothorax.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14807-96-6
• Molecular Formula: H2Mg3O12Si4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 379.26
• MDL Number: MFCD00792903
• InChI Key: KNXVOGGZOFOROK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: magnesium silicate, hydrous, talc powder, talc, cp, talc,-350 mesh, talc, powder, 10 mum, 3mgo.4o2si.h2o, talc, vetec tm reagent grade, talc, tested according to ph.eur., magnesium silicate monohydrate talc, tris @magnesium oxide tetrakis silica hydrate
• PubChem CID: 16211421
• IUPAC Name: dioxosilane;oxomagnesium;hydrate
• SMILES: [Mg++].[Mg++].[Mg++].O[Si]([O-])=O.O[Si]([O-])=O.[O-][Si]([O-])=O.[O-][Si]([O-])=O

• Color: Gray to White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water,cold acids,alkalies.
• Formula Weight: 379.28 (361.27 Anhydrous)
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: White to pale gray powder
• Density: 2.7 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium silicate monohydrate (Talc)

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H350
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	238-877-9
RTECSNumber	WW2710000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only