Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is a chemical compound derived from talc.

Significant substances present or used in the production method: Talc, Zinc Chloride Hydroxide.

The name describes the structure of the molecule:

• Zinc is a metallic element with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is commonly used in skincare products, especially those aimed at treating issues like acne.
• Talc refers to a mineral primarily composed of magnesium silicate. It is used in cosmetics for its absorbent properties and to improve the texture of products.

Raw Materials Used in Production.

Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide is a synthetic compound combining talc (a mineral based on magnesium silicate), zinc chloride, and zinc hydroxide. These components are commonly derived from mining and chemical processes.

Step-by-step Summary of Industrial Production Process.

• Extraction of talc from magnesium silicate mines.
• Synthesis of zinc chloride and zinc hydroxide through appropriate chemical reactions.
• Combining talc with zinc chloride and zinc hydroxide under controlled conditions.
• Purification of the compound to remove any impurities.
• Quality control to ensure that the final product meets specifications.

Form and Color.

Zinc Talc Chloride Hydroxide typically appears as a fine powder in white or light gray color.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Bulking agent. It regulates the water content, dilutes other solids, can increase the volume of a product for better flow, acts as a buffer against organic acids, helps to keep the pH of the mixture within a certain level.

Deodorant agent. When substances that give off an unpleasant odour are included in cosmetic formulations (typical examples are methyl mercaptan and hydrogen sulphide derived from garlic), deodorants attenuate or eliminate the unpleasant exhalation.

Commercial Applications.

This compound is used in various industrial applications, including cosmetic and skincare products, where it can serve as an opacifying agent, absorbent, and skin-protective ingredient.

EC number 203-856-5

Safety

In recent years, many manufacturers have removed asbestos (a known carcinogenic mineral) from the production of talcum powder because of the dangers that asbestos can create to human health, but some precautions still need to be observed: talcum powder must not come into contact with the horny layer when the latter is damaged.

Among the impurities present in talcum powder processing, aluminium is of some concern. Aluminium can interfere with different biological processes (cellular oxidative stress, calcium metabolism, etc.), so it can induce toxic effects in different organs and systems, and the nervous system is the main target of its toxicity.