Talcum Powder
- CAS No.
- 14807-96-6
- Chemical Name:
- Talcum Powder
- Synonyms
- TALCUM POWDER;5000S;Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4);mg3;5000A;Magnesium silicate monohydrate;IT X;TALC;IT 3X;IT 5X
- CBNumber:
- CB00129270
- Molecular Formula:
- 3MgO.4O2Si.H2O
- Molecular Weight:
- 379.263
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00676189
- MOL File:
- 14807-96-6.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | 800 °C |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.7-2.8 |
| vapor pressure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Practically insoluble in water, in ethanol (96 per cent) and in dilute solutions of acids and alkali hydroxides. |
| form | Powder/Solid |
| color | White to pale gray |
| Odor | at 100.00%. odorless |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water, cold acids, alkalies. |
| Thermal Conductivity | 2.971 W/(m·K) |
| Merck | 14,9037 |
| Exposure limits |
ACGIH TLV-TWA:2 mg/m3,Respirable particulate matter (containing no asbestos and < 1% crystalline silica) NIOSH REL-TWA:2 mg/m3;IDLH:1000 mg/m3 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions |
BULKING SKIN PROTECTING ABRASIVE ABSORBENT ANTICAKING OPACIFYING SLIP MODIFIER |
| InChIKey | FPAFDBFIGPHWGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | -9.4 at 25℃ |
| Hardness, Mohs | 1.0 |
| Hardness, Vickers | 47 |
| Toxicology and Carcinogenesis | Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Talc (CASRN 14807-96-6) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Inhalation Studies) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | TALC |
| FDA 21 CFR | 175.300; 175.380; 175.390;176.170; 177.1210; 177.1350;177.1460; 178.3297 |
| SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances) | Talc (basic magnesium silicate) |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1-5 |
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms | talc |
| FDA UNII | 7SEV7J4R1U |
| NCI Drug Dictionary | talc |
| IARC | (Vol. 42, Sup 7) 1987, 3 (Vol. 42, Sup 7, 93) 2010, 2B (Vol. 93) 2010 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Talc (14807-96-6) |
| Cosmetics Info | Talc |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H332 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P261-P271-P304+P340-P312a | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xn | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 20-37 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 36 | |||||||||
| OEB | B | |||||||||
| OEL | TWA: 2 mg/m3 (resp) | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | - | |||||||||
| RTECS | WW2710000 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HS Code | 25262020 | |||||||||
| Hazardous Substances Data | 14807-96-6(Hazardous Substances Data) | |||||||||
| Toxicity | A finely powdered hydrous magnesium silicate. It is used in a variety of industrial processes and products, including rubber, paints, lubricants, insulating materials, cosmetics, and toiletries, such as baby and dusting powders. Acute inhalation of large quantities of talc, such as infants aspirating a massive amount of powder, has caused death within hours because of drying of the mucous membranes, clogging of the smaller airways, pulmonary edema and pneumonia. Chronic inhalation of talc, such as occurs in talc miners, leads to talcosis (a pneumoconiosis) involving pulmonary fibrosis and pleural sclerosis. Lymph nodes can also be affected. There are suggestions that talc can result in cervical or ovarian cancer although evidence for this is not extensive. Some talc is contaminated with asbestos. | |||||||||
| IDLA | 1,000 mg/m3 | |||||||||
| REACH Registrations | Active | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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Talcum Powder price More Price(25)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFS CHEMICALS | 15551 | TALC | 14807-96-6 | 100G | $17.7 | 2026-06-03 | Buy |
| honeywell | 18654 | Talc | 14807-96-6 | 2.5kg|PlasticBottle | $205.76 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
| honeywell | 18654 | Talc | 14807-96-6 | 2.5kg | $205.76 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
| honeywell | 18654 | Talc | 14807-96-6 | 25kg|Paper/PlasticBag | $306.33 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
| honeywell | 18654 | Talc | 14807-96-6 | 25kg | $306.33 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
Talcum Powder Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Description
Talcum powder is made from talc. Talc is a mineral 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. It is widely used in cosmetic products such as baby powder and adult body and facial powders, as well as in several other consumer products.
Uses
Talcum powder serves as a lubricant and adds softness and shine to products. It prevents caking, absorbs moisture, and makes products feel silky. This makes it a common ingredient in cosmetics, food additives, and industrial products. Talc was historically a key ingredient in baby powder.
Definition
Talc is an essential industrial mineral due to its heat, electricity, and acid resistance. This makes it an ideal surface for laboratory countertops and electrical switchboards. It is also a critical filler material or constituent of paints, rubber, pottery, soaps, lubricants, tailor’s chalk, pigments, and insecticides. Talc is the primary ingredient of talcum powder. Talcum powder is produced when 30g salicylic acid, 100g boric acid, and 870g fine talc are mixed. It is believed to be an antifriction agent and can be used as a dusting powder for irritated surfaces, intertrigo, and excoriations.
Talcum Powder Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
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| -W&Y Express Chemical Industry Co., Ltd (ShenYang) | 024-31124838 15840046119 | hxwdonald@wzeti.com | China | 497 | 58 |
| Wuxi Fillmore New Material Co.,Ltd | 82109240 13814210613 | 158310586@qq.com | China | 3 | 58 |
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| Beijing HwrkChemical Technology Co., Ltd | 89508211 18501085097 | sales.bj@hwrkchemical.com | China | 9407 | 55 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
| Beijing Ouhe Technology Co., Ltd | 13552068683 13522913783 | 2355560935@qq.com | China | 11777 | 60 |
| Adamas Reagent, Ltd. | 400-6009262 15618770481 | yhx@titansci.com | China | 14098 | 59 |
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- talcum powder
- $1300.00
- 98%
- Yujiang Chemical (Shandong) Co.,Ltd.
-

- talcum powder
14807-96-6
- $400.00
- 95%
- Hebei Dongdu Import and Export Co. LTD
-

- talcum powder
14807-96-6
- $400.00
- 95%
- Hebei Dongdu Import and Export Co. LTD





