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TALC

TALC. What is Talc?. Talc is a mineral made up of hydrated magnesium silicate Talc is also known as Talcum Powder Talc is the softest known mineral Talc is a widely used product . Chemical Formula. Common Uses of Talc.

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TALC

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  1. TALC

  2. What is Talc? Talc is a mineral made up of hydrated magnesium silicate Talc is also known as Talcum Powder Talc is the softest known mineral Talc is a widely used product

  3. Chemical Formula

  4. Common Uses of Talc Talc is a widely used product. From garden pesticides to antacids. However, the Talc is mostly used in body powders. Talc is the main ingredient in baby powder, medicated powders, perfumed powders and designer perfumed body powders. Talc is used in smaller quantities in deodorants, chalk, crayons, textiles, soap, insulting materials, paints, asphalt filler, paper, and in food processing.

  5. Dangers of Talc Talc can cause severe respiratory problems if it is inhaled. To prevent this keep away from your face. Talc can also cause ovarian cancer. To avoid use product without talc like cornstarch-based products. Talc can also cause talcum powder poisoning if it is swallowed or inhaled. This usually occurs when infants are exposed to long-term or accidental talc inhalation to prevent this from happening keep away from children and your face.

  6. Treatments for Ovarian Cancer The primary treatment is surgery at which time the cancer is removed from the ovary and from as many other sites as possible. Chemotherapy is the second modality. This form of treatment uses drugs to kill off the cancer cells. The third modality is radiation treatment, which is only used in certain instances.

  7. Treatments for Talcum Powder Poisoning Seek medical attention immediately. Do NOT make a person throw up unless told so by Poison Control or a health care professional. If the person breathed in talcum powder immediately move them to fresh air. Before calling emergency determine the following: Patients age, weight, and condition. Name of product(as well as ingredients and strength, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed.

  8. Thank you! Thank you for watching my video to learn more, keep reading my blog at www.talkinbouttalc.wordpress.com

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