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Risks of Talcum Powder

A. Talc is a mineral, produced by the mining of talc rocks and then processed by crushing, drying and milling. Processing eliminates a number of trace minerals from the talc, but does not separate minute fibers which are very similar to asbestos.

Q. Why is talc harmful?

A. Talc is closely related to the potent carcinogen asbestos.

1. Clearly with or without asbestos-like fibers, cosmetic grade talcum powder is a carcinogen.