| PRODUCT NAME | TALCUM –IP/BP/USP | |
| Chemical formula | H2Mg3O12Si4 | |
| Molecular weight | 379.27 | |
| Standard pack size | 25 KG. PAPER BAG / 50 KG. HDPE BAG | |
| Retest period | 5 Years from the date of manufacture | |
| Application |
| Sr. No. | TEST | SPECIFICATION | REFERENCE |
| 1. | Description | A white or almost white powder, free from grittiness; readily adheres to the skin; unctuous to the touch; odourless. | IP/BP/USP |
| 2. | Iron | NMT 10 ppm | IP/BP/USP |
| 3. | Magnesium Oxide | NLT 30.00% | IP/BP/USP |
| 4. | Silica Di- Oxide | NLT 60.00% | IP/BP/USP |
| 5. | Aluminum | NMT 2.00% | IP/BP/USP |
| 6. | Lead | NMT 10 ppm | IP/BP/USP |
| 7. | Water Soluble Salts | NMT 0.20% | IP/BP/USP |
| 8. | Acidity / Alkalinity | NMT 0.3 ml | IP/BP/USP |
| 9. | Acid Soluble Substance | NMT 2.0% | IP/BP/USP |
| 10. | pH | 8.5% to 9.5 % | IP/BP/USP |