Talc is a soft clay mineral with a Mohs hardness of 1. Chemically talc consists of hydrated magnesium silicate and it is won in mines all over the world. Broken chunks of talc from the mining plant are ground to a fine powder, also called talcum powder, for all further uses. Bauermeister Mills offer a wide range of mill setups, depending of the required particle size. Among other things, talcum is used as a thickening agent and filler for the plastics or paper industry. It is also a main constituent of cosmetic products, ceramics or baby powder as well as a common food additive.