La World Health Organization It has been stated that Talc has been classified as “possibly carcinogenic” by the cancer agency. In fact, it has been described in detail as a carcinogen Acrylonitrile, a compound used in the production of polymers.
The The report was published in the journal ‘Lancet Oncology’ Thanks to the studies conducted by experts of the International Center for Cancer Research (CIRC/IARC), a meeting in Lyon (France).
These researchers detail that Exposure occurs mainly in the working environment during the extraction, grinding or processing of talc, Or during the manufacture of products containing it
The Talcum powder, A Natural minerals extracted in many regions From the world, It is” probably carcinogenic ” for humans, From a combination of partial human studies.
American pharmaceuticals Johnson&Johnson (J & J) has closed a settlement with the judge of 42 US states in the talc case He is accused of causing cancer.
In the The 70th decade a concern arose about talc contamination with asbestos, Which are often found near the minerals used to make talc.