Talc Powder is most commonly known as Talcum Powder. Being a considerably soft, low abrasive and chemically inert material, Talc Powder finds its uses in a wide range of industries such as Paints and Coating, pharmaceuticals, paper, rubber and more. We at, Vasundhara Micron are a leading Talc Powder Supplier in India engaged in offering the finest quality Talc Powder to our clients all over India. Today in this blog, we will discuss the Uses of Talc Powder in the Paper Industry. Here we will look at some of the factors such as why talc powder is an important filler in the papers and how it improves the texture of the paper? According to various reports and data, it has been seen that the paper industry is one of the largest consumers of Talc powder. It generally makes use of 300 Mesh with the range of brightness varying between 80% - 90%. Paper companies make use of talc powder to make their paper more absorbent and allow for dryer paper products.
The role played by the talc powder in the paper industry is very significant. It has been made use of at various stages of the manufacturing process. It is not only used for cleaning purposes but also for other applications. The primary function of talc powder in the paper industry is to improve sizing. These sizing agents are used with the paper ad they are used to build surface strength and absorb water. In addition to this, it improved the printability and the entire quality of the finished product and also helps in removing the amount of fibre needed in sheet paper, which is also one of the main benefits over other types of powders. Our Talc Powder has been processed with the finest quality material and is highly appreciated for its durability, shine, long shelf life, etc.
Thus, in many ways, Talc Powder works as a good filler in the making of the paper. When used in combination with the other fillers, talc powder also helps in reducing the cost of the paper by either improving its properties such as stiffness and smoothness or reducing the raw material costs. In addition to this talc powder when used as a filler also improves the gloss, pricing characteristics and erasure resistance in the paper making.