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Youâve probably used it, or had it sprinkled on you at some time in your life. Itâs processed from a soft mineral compound of magnesium silicate, and is called talcum powder or just talc. Talcum dusting powder is commonly used to reduce rashes and diaper irritation in babies and infants.But this practice is dangerous.It can result in the inhalation of significant amounts of powder, causing acute or chronic lung irritation, known as talcosis.alcum dusting powder is commonly used to reduce rashes and diaper irritation in babies and infants. But this practice is dangerous. It can result in the inhalation of significant amounts of powder, causing acute or chronic lung irritation, known as talcosis.
The decision wasn't actually based on hard evidence of a known link between talc and ovarian cancer, leading to a lot of confusion for consumers. Baby powder's main ingredient is talc -- a natural product made of magnesium, silicon, hydrogen and oxygen. In addition to baby powder, talc is found in a lot of cosmetic products. Talc baby powder was used for decades for diapering babies until concerns over the effects of inhalation on infants led physicians to recommend against its use.