1. Pharmaceuticals

• Lubricant and Glidant: Magnesium silicate helps to improve the flow of powders during tablet and capsule manufacturing, preventing clumping and ensuring smooth filling.
• Absorbent and Anti-caking Agent: It absorbs moisture and prevents the formation of clumps in powder mixtures, which is important for maintaining consistent drug delivery. 
• Opacifying Agent: In some formulations, it helps to make the product opaque, improving its appearance and potentially protecting it from light degradation.

2. Personal care

• Absorbent: Magnesium silicate has a high absorption capacity, making it effective at absorbing oil and impurities from the skin. 
• Anticaking: In powders and other formulations, it prevents ingredients from clumping together, ensuring a smooth and even application. 

3. Paints, Coatings & Adhesives

• Extender: It's used to increase the volume of the paint without significantly increasing the cost.
• Filler: It helps to give the paint a smoother, more opaque finish and improves the toughness of the paint.
• Pigment extender: It helps to distribute the pigments in the paint, creating a more uniform and vibrant color.
• Weather resistance: It helps to improve the paint's resistance to weather, including rain, sun, and wind.

4. Polymers & Resins

• Filler and Pigment Extender: It's commonly used as a filler and pigment extender in the plastic and nail lacquer industries, helping to reduce costs and improve the overall properties of the final product.
• In Packaging Materials: Talc-enhanced thermoplastics, which often contain magnesium silicate, are used in packaging to improve aesthetic appeal, barrier properties, and recyclability

5. Pulp & Paper solutions

• Talc as a Filler: Talc, a form of magnesium silicate, is a common filler in paper production.
• Dispersion and Properties: The dispersion of talc in the papermaking process is crucial as it affects the paper's light scattering, opacity, brightness, and printing properties.

6. Construction

• Filler: Talc, a type of magnesium silicate, is used as a filler in the production of ceramic tiles. It helps improve their mechanical properties, reduces defects, and aids in the processing of the tiles.
• Fire-Resistant Insulation: Magnesium silicates are used as fire-resistant insulation materials in construction. They help reduce energy consumption and promote sustainable building practices.