Talc in Agriculture and Crop Protection
A natural carrier and flow enhancer for sustainable farming
Talc is widely used in agriculture as a carrier for crop protection agents and a processing aid in seed treatment and fertilizer formulations. Its lamellar structure, hydrophobicity, and chemical inertness make it ideal for improving flowability, dispersion, and application efficiency — all while being gentle on plants and safe for the environment.
Talc is an effective anti-caking agent, dispersing agent and die lubricant and therefore helps animal feed and fertilizer plants to function more efficiently. In premixes and agricultural chemicals, it makes an ideal inert carrier. Talc is also used as an anti-stick coating agent in a number of popular foods including chewing gum, boiled sweets, cured meats, and for rice polishing. In olive oil production, as a processing aid, it increases yield and improves the clarity of the oil.
Applications in agriculture
Talc plays a key role in:
Seed coating and pelleting, where it improves flow, prevents clumping, and ensures even distribution of active ingredients
Crop protection products, as a carrier for fungicides, insecticides, or biological agents
Fertilizer formulations, acting as an anti-caking agent and flow regulator
Livestock feed additives, in some cases, where purity and binding properties are required
Thanks to its natural properties, talc is also suitable for use in organic farming, where synthetic processing aids are restricted or not permitted.
Why use MinTalc® in agricultural formulations?
High purity and low moisture
Ensuring stability and long shelf life
Excellent flow characteristics
Even in humid conditions
Fine particle size
For smooth coating and even dispersion
Low dust generation
Improving handling and worker safety
Supporting precision and sustainability
Talc enables more precise dosing and application, reducing waste of active ingredients and improving their effectiveness in the field. At the same time, its inert nature helps protect seed viability, formulation stability, and soil compatibility — supporting more efficient and responsible farming practices.
Technical and commercial support
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