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Fields of Study > geology > mineralogy > minerals > silicate minerals > talc
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > acids, bases, and salts > salts > inorganic salts > silicates > magnesium silicates > talc
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > inorganic compounds > inorganic salts > silicates > magnesium silicates > talc
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > inorganic compounds > silicon compounds > silicates > magnesium silicates > talc
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > chemical compounds > inorganic compounds > magnesium compounds > magnesium silicates > talc
Preferred Term:

talc

Definition:
Finely powdered native hydrous magnesium silicate. It is used as a dusting powder, either alone or with starch or boric acid, for medicinal and toilet preparations. It is also an excipient and filler for pills, tablets, and for dusting tablet molds.
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Broader Concept:
magnesium silicates, silicate minerals
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • talcum powder
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/63088
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