ASPECT® 3

ASPECT® 3 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

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Phyllosilicates
Function
Rheology Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Rheology Modifier
Product Code
MITM14614
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

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
Materials Features
Cost Effective,
Dimensional Stability,
Good Rheology Properties,
High Dispersibility,
High Heat Aging Resistance,
High Loading Capacity
Product Benefits

ASPECT® 3 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
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
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NCI (Vietnam),
NDSL (Canada),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)
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

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
ITM23098,
ITM23102
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 Scalemin. 88.0CIELABDry
Color Scale53.0LovibondL Value
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH8.7-
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density10.0lb/ft³
Moisture Content0.35%
Oil Absorption50.0g/100gASTM D281 oil/filler
Sieve Fractionation (Retained)20.0%
Sieve Fractionation (Through)100.0%- 325 Mesh
Specific Gravity2.78-
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aluminum Contentmax. 1.0%wt
Calcium Contentmax. 1.0%(W/W)
Iron Contentmax. 1.0%(W/W)ferric oxide
Silicon Dioxide Content60.0%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 1000.0°C
Melting Point (SDS)min. 1300.0°C
Relative Density (SDS)2.58-2.83-
pH (SDS)8.5-9.5-10% Solution