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Bookmark or Share- Talcum Powder and Cancer - American Cancer SocietyWhat is talcum powder? Talcum powder is made from talc. Talc is a mineral made up mainly of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. As a powder, it absorbs moisture well and helps cut down on friction, making it useful for keeping skin dry and helping prevent rashes.
- The Mineral Talc: Uses, Properties, Photos - Geology.comTalc is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral with a chemical composition of Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2. Although the composition of talc usually stays close to this generalized formula, some substitution occurs.
- Talc - WikipediaTalc, or talcum, is a clay mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, with the chemical formula Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2. Talc in powdered form, often combined with corn starch, is used as baby powder. This mineral is used as a thickening agent and lubricant. It is an ingredient in ceramics, paints, and roofing material.
- It's Official: WHO Warns Talc Is 'Probably Carcinogenic' For ...The decision was based on "limited evidence" talc could cause ovarian cancer in humans, "sufficient evidence" it was linked to cancer in rats and "strong mechanistic evidence" that it shows carcinogenic signs in human cells, the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said.
- Can Talcum Powder Cause Cancer? - WebMDFor most people, the answer is no. There is no proof that you’re more likely to get lung cancer if you use baby powder or some other form of cosmetic talcum powder that’s easy to breathe in.
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