The Finer Things in Life

Originally Posted by 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).

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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

Originally Posted by rooftop

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Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

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

Originally Posted by rooftop

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Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Then again, maybe not

Talc Intrapleural: MedlinePlus Drug Information

Originally Posted by rooftop

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Originally Posted by frost

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