Abstract: There is disclosed a talc particulate having a d50 of from about 0.5 to 5.0 ?m and comprising less than about 500 ppm of particles having a particle size of equal to or greater than 45 ?m and a shape factor equal to or greater than about 40. A process for making the talc particulate is also disclosed. The talc particulate may be used in polymer compositions as a filler from which polymer composites and articles may be formed.