... PVC and other plastic compounds. Talc is being increasingly used in HDPE, PP, LDPE, PVC, ABS & thermosetting compounds. It is ... and platy structure, Talc is widely used in the paint industry, particularly in marine paints and protective coatings, Cosmetics: The ... , welding rod coating, printing ink, casting for iron ore in the direct reduction process, asphalt, jointing compounds, confectioneries, foam ...