DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Talc Market - Segmented by End-user Industry - Trends and Forecasts (2017 - 2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.
Talc is one of the most common minerals in metamorphic rocks. Talc is the softest mineral and has a very low rating in terms of hardness of the material. Talc has the lowest hardness among all other minerals. Talc can be easily scratched using fingernails and can be cut into fine pieces with a knife. Talc has a melting temperature of 1,200-1,500C, making it one of the hardest minerals to melt. Talc can be found in various colors, such as white, grey, green, blue, pink, and black.
The major factors driving the market growth are the increasing applications of plastics in the automotive industry and the increasing demand for paints and coatings in the industrial and construction sectors. On the flipside, health hazards of talc and the availability of substitute products are expected to hamper the growth of the talc industry.
The global market has been segmented based on deposits and end-user industries. By deposit, the market has been segmented into talc chlorite and talc carbonate. By end-user industry, the market has been segmented into pulp & paper, paints & coatings, plastics & rubber, food & beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and others. In 2017, plastics are expected to dominate the market share, due to the increasing demand for the use of talc in the plastic products and the increase in the usage of plastics in the automotive industry.
Companies Mentioned:
- IMI Fabi
- Imerys Talc
- Specialty Minerals
- American Talc Company
- Golcha Minerals
- Nippon Talc Company Limited
- Liaoning Aihai Talc Company Limited
- Guangxi Guilin Langsheng Humei Talc Development Company
- Anand Talc
- Silver Blends and Plastics Private Limited
- Others
Key Topics Covered:
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. Market Insights
4. Market Dynamics
5. Market Segmentation and Analysis (Market Size, Growth, and Forecast)
6. Regional Market Analysis (Market size, Growth, and Forecast)
7. Competitive Landscape
8. Company Profiles
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