I was told by my kids doctor not to use baby powder, that it can cause upper respiratory disorders in babies. But I have used it for years and never seen any effects of it. FACT: Even baby powder that says "pure cornstarch" on the label may contain Tricalcium Phosphate. Read the ingredients. Tricalcium Phosphate when inhaled is harmful. "The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membrane." Use only pure cornstarch as baby powder, if you use anything. Rotate the bottle with your wrist intsead of shaking the bottle. The powder will tumble through the holes gently. Never shake the powder. ANY particulate can be unhealthy when inhaled.
FACT: Even baby powder that says "pure cornstarch" on the label may contain Tricalcium Phosphate. Read the ingredients. Tricalcium Phosphate when inhaled is harmful. Here is the proof. This is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which states: "The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membrane." http://www.gadotbio.com/var/124/1359-MSDS - TRI CALCIUM PHOSPHATE.pdf Frequent exposure may cause particulates to lodge in the lungs. One case showed crystallosis in the lymph glands of a woman who used dental powder containing Tricalcium Phosphate. Beta TCP has been banned, in some forms, for use as a bone filler. Use only pure cornstarch as baby powder, if you use anything. Rotate the bottle with your wrist intsead of shaking the bottle. The powder will tumble through the holes gently. Never shake the powder. ANY particulate can be unhealthy when inhaled.
Yes. It is Tricalcium Phosphate. It is found in toothpaste, antacids, bone grafting material, baby powder, water filtration, nutritional supplements and ceramic coatings and it is also in our food supply.
It's best to avoid eating baby powder. You won't fall over and die in a couple hours, but it can cause cancer, tumors, and generally messes up our system. To answer you question, yes it's harmful but not severely if your baby only ate a small amount. - - - - - That's for talcum-based baby powder. Lots of modern baby powders are just cornstarch--completely edible, but you shouldn't eat a lot of it. It would be advisable to take your infant to the ER immediately if he or she has ingested baby powder. Although it will not immediately harm the digestive tract, it can cause serious complications if your baby inhaled any of it, or if your baby aspirates it. THE FACTS: Even baby powder that says "pure cornstarch" on the label may contain Tricalcium Phosphate. Read the ingredients. Tricalcium Phosphate in some forms is a common food additive. In baby powder, it is not edible. Tricalcium Phosphate when inhaled is very harmful. Here is the proof. This is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which states: "The substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membrane." Frequent exposure may cause particulates to lodge in the lungs. One case showed crystallosis in the lymph glands of a woman who used dental powder containing Tricalcium Phosphate. Beta TCP has been banned, in some forms, for use as a bone filler. Use only pure cornstarch as baby powder, if you use anything. Rotate the bottle with your wrist intsead of shaking the bottle. The powder will tumble through the holes gently. Never shake the powder. ANY particulate can be unhealthy when inhaled. --------------------------- It can be harmful if the baby ate a lot of it. A sprinkle or thin film of it probably would not harm the baby. Read the baby power bottle for directions on accidental ingestion or even intentional ingestion. It will tell you if it is toxic and if there is a number you need to call and any actions to take. This is true for all American products since it is a law. Keep your local poison control number written on your phone.
The words "baby" and "powder" are common nouns.
Its obvious isn't it BABY POWDER its supposed to be used on baby's that's why its called baby powder. You can also use it on your feet like that athlete powder.
Baby powder is neutral or 7.
yes, baby powder is considered as matter because baby powder is a homogenous mixture.
Baby powder is not yummy at all. Alkali is a chemical in baby powder. It is not safe to eat the baby powder, it could be poisonous!
Cement is made , not found. Portland cement, for instance, is made by heating limestone and clay to high temperature (1500 degrees Celsius) and crushing the result to a powder for sale.
Baby powder is based on talc ( talcum powder). Borax powder is used as a laundry and cleaning product .
Baby powder can't form AIDS.