PRODUCT DATA	SINCE 1969	TALC
BEECHAMORES PVT. LTD. MUMBAI – INDIA		DELUX PURIFIED TALC DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS

DELUX Talc we offer is handpicked and sorted to remove objectionable foreign materials. During the process of grinding, hard and coarse particles are further eliminated by air floatation, resulting in a very fine powder consisting of platy or foliated particles. The material is free from dirt and grittiness, extremely smooth and unctuous with pearly luster and sheen, low moisture content, chemically inert and able to absorb grease and oil.

MATERIAL : Refined and processed Talc powder [hydrated magnesium silicate - Mg3Si4O10 (OH)2]

USES : As a Lubricant / Glidant in the manufacture of Tablets and as scented Body Talc.

PACKING : Packed in 3 Tier - Double high density laminated polythene woven bags with an additional

inner polythene liner, capacity 50 Kgs.

SPECIFICATION

EP 5.0 / BP 2012

TEST	REQUIREMENT	TYPICAL RESULTS
Definition	Powdered, selected, natural, hydrated magnesium silicate.	Complies
Appearance	Light, homogenous, white or almost white powder greasy to the touch (non abrasive)	Complies
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water, in ethanol (96%) and in dilute solution of acids and alkali hydroxides.	Complies
Identification	Infrared absorption Spectrophotometry:  It exhibits maxima at 3677 cm-1, at 1018 cm-1 & at 669 cm-1. Complies Complies	Passes the test     B.   Passes the test C.   Passes the test
Acidity / Alkalinity	Complies	Passes the test
Water Soluble Substances	Limit: Not more than 0.2%	0.08%
Aluminum	Limit: Not more than 2.0%	0.86%
Calcium	Limit: Not more than 0.9%	0.56%
Iron	Limit: Not more than 0.25%	0.14%
Lead	Limit: Not more than 10 ppm	5 ppm
Magnesium	Limit: 17.0% - 19.5%	19.24%
Loss on Ignition	Limit: Not more than 7.0%	4.42%
Particle Size	Passing through 300 mesh sieve	≥ 98%
Microbial Contamination: A. Total Viable Aerobic Count (by Plate Count Method) Plates Incubated at 30°-35°c for 4 days.	If intended for topical administration, the total viable aerobic count is not more than a total of 102 bacteria and fungi per gram.   If intended for oral administration, the total viable aerobic count is not more than 103 bacteria and not more than 102 fungi per gram.	91 cfu / gm
B. Total Yeast and Mold Count (by Plate Count Method)          Plates Incubated at 20°- 25°c for 5 days.		51 cfu / gm