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Talc is mildly basic, with a pH of ~9.
Talc is amorphous in nature .
Talc is very expensive, its a nice mineral.
talc's cleavage is perfect in one direction, basal.
In most compact powders the main ingredient is talc. Talc is hydrated magnesium silicate. Some compact powders can contain types of clay or chalk as well as talc.
Yes, talc is in baby powders. If you look in the back of the pwder bottle it says it is made from talc.
Yes, talc is in baby powders. If you look in the back of the pwder bottle it says it is made from talc.
Talc is a naturally occurring mineral. Talcum powder is made by from crushed talc, usually with the addition of perfumes and fragrant extracts. Many talcum powders also contain benzyl benzoate, which stops the fragrances from fading and may also have some mild medical benefits.
Talc is magnesium silicate hydrate. H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 And is a naturally occurring mineral. Note, a lot of baby powders are heavily perfumed, and are not pure talc. See Wikipedia link.
Talc is magnesium silicate hydrate. H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 And is a naturally occurring mineral. Note, a lot of baby powders are heavily perfumed, and are not pure talc. See Wikipedia link.
Talc is closely related to the potent carcinogen asbestos. Talc particles have been shown to cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. For the last 30 years, scientists have closely scrutinized talc particles and found dangerous similarities to asbestos. Responding to this evidence in 1973, the FDA drafted a resolution that would limit the amount of asbestos-like fibers in cosmetic grade talc. However, no ruling has ever been made and today, cosmetic grade talc remains non-regulated by the federal government. This inaction ignores a 1993 National Toxicology Program report which found that cosmetic grade talc, without any asbestos-like fibers, caused tumors in animal subjects.1 Clearly with or without asbestos-like fibers, cosmetic grade talcum powder is a carcinogen. Q. What kinds of consumer products contain talc? A. Talc is found in a wide variety of consumer products ranging from home and garden pesticides to antacids. However, the products most widely used and that pose the most serious health risks are body powders Talc is the main ingredient in baby powder, medicated powders, perfumed powders and designer perfumed body powders. Because talc is resistant to moisture, it is also used by the pharmaceutical industry to manufacture medications and is a listed ingredient of some antacids. Talc is the principal ingredient home and garden pesticides and flea and tick powders. Talc is used in smaller quantities in deodorants, chalk, crayons, textiles, soap, insulating materials, paints, asphalt filler, paper, and in food processing.
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There isn't one. There are millions of different types of powders, and most powders contain a vast array of different compounds. So there is no chemical formula for powder itself. You may be able to find an answer if you specify what powder you are referring to.
Talc is a mineral.
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Talc is considered an ore. Talc is a silicate, and very soft. The technical name for talc is hydrated magnesium silicate.