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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
Last updated:2026-07-31 08:25:00

Talcum Powder Properties

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)  Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS07
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
0
2 0

Talcum Powder price More Price(25)

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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.
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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.

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