A draft assessment by Canada’s public health department says talcum powder is harmful to the lungs and can cause ovarian cancer.
About:
What is It? Talc, or Talcum, is a clay mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate.
Applications:
It is widely used in cosmetics, paints and ceramics. Talcum powder is among the most widely known talc-based self-care products.
In India, a large number of consumers rely on talcum powder and the market is estimated to be worth about ₹700 crore.
Health Risks (according to a draft assessment by Canada’s public health department):
Breathing in products containing talc can lead to coughing, difficulty in breathing, decreased lung function and scarring of the lung issue.
Using products containing talc by women in the genital area “may cause ovarian cancer”.
International agency for research on Cancer has classified perineal use of talc-based body powder as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” on the basis of limited evidence in humans.
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