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: a very soft mineral that is a basic silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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Some talc powder contains asbestos, which can cause cancers, such as mesothelioma and ovarian and lung cancers.
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
The lawsuits claim the company’s talc products cause cancer and mesothelioma.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 June 2024
The coalition found that the company failed to disclose that the talc contained asbestos and that asbestos is harmful and can lead to cancer.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 11 June 2024
Alternatively, companies could also rely on a certificate of analysis from their talc suppliers, the agency stated.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
The lawsuits claim the company’s talc products cause cancer and mesothelioma.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 June 2024
The coalition found that the company failed to disclose that the talc contained asbestos and that asbestos is harmful and can lead to cancer.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 11 June 2024
Alternatively, companies could also rely on a certificate of analysis from their talc suppliers, the agency stated.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Talc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talc. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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talc
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: a very soft mineral that consists of a silicate of magnesium, has a soapy feel, and is used especially in making talcum powder
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