Talc

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INCI name

  • TALC,

Alternative names

  • Talkum,
  • CI 77718,
  • E 553b,
  • Talk,
  • Talcum Albiss,
  • Talc/Talcum,

Origin

  • mineral,

Definition

  • Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718),

INCI function

  • Absorbent,
  • Bulking,
  • Anti-caking agent,
  • abrasive,
  • tarnishing,
  • skin protecting,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • Takes up water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely dispersed substances
  • Reduces bulk density of cosmetics
  • Protects from UV light
  • Works to smooth and cover
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics
  • allows the free flow of solids and thus prevents powdered cosmetic products from caking together into lumps or hard masses
  • removes materials from the body surface
  • supports the mechanical tooth cleaning
  • or improves the shine of the teeth
  • reduces the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products
  • helps to avoid damaging effects on the skin caused by external influences

CAS-No.

  • 14807-96-6,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 238-877-9,

Studies, literature and statements

Wörterbuch der Kosmetik, page 269

Natural, water-retaining magnesium silicate. Which is used mostly for powders as a basic material Mineral material with a relatively high fat take-up, but little water take-up, UV protective.

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 184

Works to smoothed and cover.

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 543

Mineral substance. White, fine, odorless powder; glidability and adhesive strength, good absorbing power for oils, but can absorb only very small amounts of water. Cosmetic application: absorbent, bulking agent; the most commonly used base for powder, filler in soaps, UV protection. Evaluation: recommendable.

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