A very soft, soapy-feeling mineral that is a silicate of magnesium, sometimes with small amounts of aluminum silicate. Talc is used in making dusting powder (talcum powder), in cosmetic preparations, and as a filter aid in pharmacy. The inhalation of talc can lead to a chronic lung disease called talcosis which is related to silicosis. It occurs in [..]

A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall). [..]

1580s, talke, from Middle French talc (16c.), probably from Spanish talco and Medieval Latin talcus, also talcum "talc" (ealy 14c.), both from Arabic talq, from Persian talk "talc." [..]

A commonly used excipient, talc is used as a lubricant / antiadherent glidant during compaction, and also as an antiadherent component in some film coat formulations.

A soft mineral composed of hydrous magnesium silicate, major ingredient of soapstone.

(n) a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder(v) apply talcum powder to (one's body)

Magnesium silicate mineral, with water. Commonly called soapstone

Source: Mineral (certified asbestos-free) Key Properties: Absorbent, anti-caking, bulking, opacifying Found In: Color Contour Matte Bronzer, Color Shade Eye Duo, Color Sweep Blush Duo

Also known as Talcum Powder, it is commonly used in cos- metics as an anti-caking agent and a moisture absorbant. It can irritate the skin if applied on the face too often.

Finely powdered native hydrous Magnesium Silicate. It is used as a dusting powder, either alone or with Starch or boric acid, for medicinal and toilet preparations. It is also an excipient and filler [..]

Finely powdered native hydrous magnesium silicate. It is used as a dusting powder, either alone or with starch or boric acid, for medicinal and toilet preparations. It is also an excipient and filler [..]

A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall). Talc is inserted into the space, causing it to close up, so fluid cannot collect there. Also called sterile talc powder.

A soft mineral, magnesium silicate, used as a powder to absorb excess moisture.

Even when it contains no asbestos, was proven fibrogenic (causes tissue injury and fibrosis); skin and lung irritation

Dangerous substance used in manufacturing pharmaceuticals Therapeutic Community

(obsolete) Originally a large range of transparent or glistening foliated minerals. Examples include mica, selenite and the hydrated magnesium silicate that the term talc generally has referred to i [..]