ASPECT® 15

ASPECT® 15 is a mid-range talc product line specifically engineered for under-the-hood use in TPO applications when a natural grade is not needed.

Principal: Cimbar Performance Minerals

Functions: Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Phyllosilicates

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Asbestos-free, Bisphenol A-free, Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reproductive Toxic (CMR) Substances-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Contains California Prop 65-listed Chemicals Within Safe Limits, Halal, Halogen-free, Latex-free, Listed in California Prop 65, Nitrogenated Compounds-free, Organotins-free, Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free, Perfluorocarbon (PFC)-free, Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)-free, Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free, Phthalates-free, Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free

Certifications & Compliance: Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG), Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS), EC No.1907/2006, FDA 21 CFR 174.5, FDA 21 CFR 175.300, FDA 21 CFR 175.380, FDA 21 CFR 175.390, FDA 21 CFR 176.170, FDA 21 CFR 176.180, FDA 21 CFR 177.1210, FDA 21 CFR 177.1350, FDA 21 CFR 177.1460, FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, FDA 21 CFR 178.3297, FDA 21 CFR 182.70, FDA 21 CFR 182.90, GB 9685-2016, ISO 9001, Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 2019/1021, Regulation (EU) No. 2020/1245, RoHS Compliant

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Phyllosilicates
Function
Rheology Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Rheology Modifier
Product Code
MITM14617
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Plastics,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Other Functional Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Rheology Modifiers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives,
Glass & Ceramic Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Other Paper, Pulp & Water Chemicals

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Perfluorocarbon (PFC)-free,
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Chemicals-free,
Conflict Minerals-free,
Phthalates-free,
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)-free,
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free,
Contains California Prop 65-listed Chemicals Within Safe Limits,
Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)-free,
Halal,
Organotins-free,
Bisphenol A-free,
Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reproductive Toxic (CMR) Substances-free,
Allergen-free,
Latex-free,
Nitrogenated Compounds-free,
Halogen-free,
Asbestos-free,
Listed in California Prop 65
Materials Features
High Dispersibility,
High Heat Aging Resistance,
Good Rheology Properties,
High Loading Capacity,
Dimensional Stability,
Cost Effective
Product Benefits

ASPECT® 15 products are made using a proprietary process that results in talc products which are easily dispersed, provide unmatched heat aging, increased loading and dimensional stability and improves rheology while offering exceptional compounded cost savings.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Ceramics & Refractory

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Soluble In
Hydrofluoric Acid Soluble

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM),
FDA 21 CFR 175.390,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1350,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1460,
FDA 21 CFR 182.90,
Regulation (EU) No. 2020/1245,
FDA 21 CFR 178.3297,
Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011,
FDA 21 CFR 175.300,
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG),
GB 9685-2016,
Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),
RoHS Compliant,
FDA 21 CFR 176.180,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1210,
ISO 9001,
Regulation (EU) No. 2019/1021,
FDA 21 CFR 176.170,
EC No.1907/2006,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1520,
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600,
FDA 21 CFR 174.5,
FDA 21 CFR 175.380,
FDA 21 CFR 182.70
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
ENCS (Japan),
KECI (Korea),
DSL (Canada),
TSCA (USA),
IECSC (China),
TCSI (Taiwan),
NDSL (Canada),
PICCS (Phillipines),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
EINECS (EU),
NCI (Vietnam)
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?
Yes

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags,
Super Sacks
Packaging Information

ASPECT® 15 is available in powder in paper bags, bulk bags, bulk truck, and rail.

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S001785
Principal
Cimbar Performance Minerals

Other

Appearance (SDS)
White, tan or light grey powder
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Not flammable
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
ITM23101,
ITM23105
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
Other Hazards
Prolonged and/or massive exposure to respirable crystalline silicacontaining dust may cause silicosis, a nodular pulmonary fibrosis caused by deposition in the lungs of fine respirable particles of crystalline silica.
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scale50.0 ASTMASTM
Color Scalemin. 86.0 CIELABCIELABDry
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Ignition10.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
pH8.7-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density30.0 lb/ft³lb/ft³
Moisture Content0.35 %%
Oil Absorption28.0 g/100gg/100gASTM D281
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)35.0 %%
Sieve Fractionation (Through)98.0 %%- 325 Mesh
Specific Gravity2.78-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aluminum Contentmax. 1.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Calcium Contentmax. 1.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Magnesium Concentration30.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Silicon Dioxide Content60.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 1000.0 °C°C
Melting Point (SDS)min. 1300.0 °C°C
Relative Density (SDS)2.58-2.83-
pH (SDS)8.5-9.5-10% Solution