Talc

CAS: 14807-96-6
Avoid Risk Score: 72/100
California Prop 65
Listed
IARC Classification
3
ECHA SVHC
Not Listed
EPA Safer Choice
Not Listed

Risk Analysis

Mineral powder that can be contaminated with asbestos from adjacent geological deposits. Asbestos-contaminated talc is an IARC Group 1 carcinogen. Subject of thousands of lawsuits alleging ovarian cancer and mesothelioma from body powder use.

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