Description

Ceria/Silica Talc is a chemical compound derived from talc.

Significant substances present or used in the production method:
Carbonic acid, cerium salt, silica, talc.

Safety
In recent years, many manufacturers have removed asbestos (a known carcinogenic mineral) from the production of talcum powder because of the dangers that asbestos can create to human health, but some precautions still need to be observed: talcum powder must not come into contact with the horny layer when the latter is damaged.
Among the impurities present in talcum powder processing, aluminium is of some concern. Aluminium can interfere with different biological processes (cellular oxidative stress, calcium metabolism, etc.), so it can induce toxic effects in different organs and systems, and the nervous system is the main target of its toxicity.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Surfactant - Suspending agent. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical suspensions are known to be thermodynamically unstable and it is therefore essential to include in the formulation a suspending agent capable of dispersing any sedimented particulates and reducing the rate of sedimentation. The presence of this agent increases the consistency of the suspension medium and exerts a protective colloidal action with a surfactant action.
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CAS: 243133-70-2