Benwood Talc 2213

Rovin Ceramics

$3.10

Laguna Clay is using this as a substitute in bodies that formerly employed Natural Talc C-98 If you are using this as a substitute for Texas talc in bodies, it will likely be necessary to adjust the amount of deflocculant and water.

 An economical source of magnesia in clay bodies and glazes. A major constituent in low fire bodies. Added to lower the melting point temperature and increase thermal shock resistance. In glazes, it is used to produce opaque and matte glazes. This material is in limited supply as the mine has closed. An economical source of magnesia in clay bodies and glazes. A major constituent in low fire bodies. Added to lower the melting point temperature and increase thermal shock resistance. In glazes, it is used to produce opaque and matte glazes. This material is in limited supply as the mine has closed.

    WARNING: Contains free crystalline silica, which could lead to silicosis or other lung diseases after very long exposure. IRAC has classified crystalline silica as a carcinogen, based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals and limited evidence of carcinogenicity to humans. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator. For further information, contact: Rovin Ceramics at 734/424.3345