Other USES

The actual production of Talcum powder accounts for a very small percentage of the overall world use of Talc.

Its primary industrial uses include;

• filler in paints and rubber
• Roofing material
• Electrical switchboards - due to its poor conductivity of both heat and electricity.
• Ceramics
• Insecticides
• Counter tops - due to its resistance to fire and acid.

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