Talc

Talc, a naturally occurring mineral composed primarily of magnesium, silicon and oxygen, is used in many cosmetics, from baby powder to blush[1][2].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[14807-96-6]

UNSPSC

12352300

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB; Others

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/talc.html

Purity

97.0

Solubility

DMSO : < 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C) |H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

O[Si](O)=O.[0.75Mg]

Molecular Formula

H2O3Si

Molecular Weight

78.10

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Talc.|[2]Radić I, et al., Immunosuppression induced by talc granulomatosis in the rat. Clin Exp Immunol. 1988 Aug;73 (2) :316-21.|[3]Mandarino A, et al., The effect of talc particles on phagocytes in co-culture with ovarian cancer cells. Environ Res. 2020 Jan;180:108676.