The Finer Things in Life

frost

Speaking of talc powder, I found this while doing some reading on different brands:

Many people use talc after bathing or to soothe irritated or inflamed skin. What most people don't know is that there is an inextricable link between tacl and asbestos, which virtually everyone knows causes cancer. In fact, the two are virtually chemically identical.

As a consequence, talc manufacturers have played down the link, whilst doing there best to ensure that their powders contain no asbestos fibres. Unfortunately, this isn't enough.

A 1993 US National Toxicology Program report found that comsetic grade talc, even though it contained no asbestos-like fibres, caused tumours in animals. It would therefore appear that, whether asbestos-like fibres are present or not, cosmetic grade talcum powder is a carcinogen (causes cancer).

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370Zsteve

Oh yeah. NEVER inhale talc. Oops, too late, huh?

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frost

But it smells so clean and fresh. :\
Seriously though, I've seen several references to talc being carcinogenic now, guess there must be some truth to it.

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370z OG

370Zsteve

It is absolutely true, I wasn't kidding, never inhale talc. Funny, huh, that there are no warnings on the label.....................

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frost

I've never heard that, and I take a big whiff every time, it smells so good. I might as well take up smoking while I'm at it.

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370z OG

370Zsteve

Then again, maybe not

Talc Intrapleural: MedlinePlus Drug Information

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frost

That's the perfect emote for that link ...

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370Zsteve

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SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.