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Health Canada issued an official advisory in April 2021, concluding that loose talc products (in body powder) can cause serious lung problems. However the final assessment found there were no health concerns from pressed-powder products (e.g. talc in paper, paint, ceramics, plastics or putties).
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Talc Hazards Overview
Talc is invaluable in the ceramics industry, it is used as a glaze and body ingredient and as a parting a release agent in various processes. Is it safe? |
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