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Pharm-Rx Talc
- INCI Name
- Talc
Pharm-Rx Talc serves as a protective, opacifying, absorbent, bulking, and slip agent in cosmetics. It also functions as an abrasive and anti-caking agent.
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- AP/Deo
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
- Oral Care Agents
- Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Sensory Modifiers
- Texturizers & Fillers
- Visual Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Definition
Talc is a powdered, selected, natural, hydrated magnesium silicate. Pure talc has the formula Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 . It may contain variable amounts of associated minerals among which chlorites (hydrated aluminum and magnesium silicates), magnesite (magnesium carbonate), calcite (calcium carbonate), and dolomite (calcium and magnesium carbonate) are predominant.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Storage Information
Preserve in well-closed containers. No storage requirements specified.
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Abrasive
- Absorbent
- Anti-Caking Agent
- Bulking Agent
- Opacifier
- Protective Agent
- Slip Agent
