NICRON 353 is a high-purity microcrystalline talc that enhances film strength and flexibility and provides barrier properties. The lamellar nature of NICRON 353 improves corrosion resistance and stain-blocking ability. NICRON 353 also is used for rheology and film reinforcement in applications. It could also be used as a cost-effective reinforcing agent to improve stiffness, HDT and dimensional stability. NICRON 353 acts as a dusting/parting agent. NICRON 353 provides benefits such as improved corrosion resistance, stain-blocking ability, rheology and film reinforcement which are highly desirable in applications where durability, longevity and performance are important.