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.