Talc

What is Talc?

Talc also known as talcum powder (loose form) is a widely used mineral substance composed of magnesium silicate. [1]

History

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Source(s) Derived From	Other Natural Sources
Natural or Artificial?	Natural & Possibly Unsafe
References	Talc - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Magnesium Silicate Talcum Powder Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	January 30, 2009 @ 11:31 PM