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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.
Baby powder is an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for other cosmetic uses. It may be composed of talc (in which case it is also called talcum powder) or corn starch. Talcum powder is dangerous if inhaled since it may cause aspiration pneumonia or granuloma. Drugs such as cocaine are sometimes cut with talcum powder. It is also an ingredient in counterfeit pharmaceuticals and food products as a bulking agent in order to give the appearance of a larger quantity than actually present.