Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- industrial
- pharma
Talc
CAS 14807-96-6 · 70/100 · High conf.
Abrasive · Absorbent · Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Talc: Hydrated magnesium silicate is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Powdery products intended to be used for children under 3 years of age (b) Other products Conditions of use and warnings: (a) Keep powder away from children's nose and mouth
USFDAinactive ingredient database35 entries — 5 administration routes
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: GUM, CHEWING; Potency: NASource →
- Route: BUCCAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 15 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE; Maximum daily exposure: 729 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 87 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED PELLETS; Potency: 14 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 20 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 420 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 5119 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: DROPS; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: ELIXIR; Potency: 4.5 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: GRANULE; Maximum daily exposure: 322 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: GRANULE, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 525 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: GRANULE, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 296 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: LOZENGE; Maximum daily exposure: 50 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: PELLET; Maximum daily exposure: 69 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 735 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 234 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 46 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 1000 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Maximum daily exposure: 202 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 18 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: 320.75 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 349 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE PARTICLES; Maximum daily exposure: 56 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 300 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED; Maximum daily exposure: 91 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 60 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, FOR SUSPENSION; Maximum daily exposure: 24 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING; Maximum daily exposure: 80 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING, DELAYED RELEASE; Maximum daily exposure: 357 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, SUGAR COATED; Potency: NASource →
- Route: RECTAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 32.4 mgSource →
- Route: SUBLINGUAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: 32.4 mgSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: OINTMENT; Potency: 74.6 %w/wSource →
- Route: TOPICAL; Dosage form: POWDER; Maximum daily exposure: 9235 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 13323 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Absorbent, Volumizing Agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 13323 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Raw materials, Furniture and furnishings. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Absorbent, Volumizing Agent.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 4 active drug products and 4 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 4 active drug products and 4 total products.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Talc. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Talc in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
13,323
Brands
6
Construction and building materialsRaw materialsFurniture and furnishingsHome maintenanceVehicleConstruction
Typical roles
AbrasiveAbsorbentAnti-adhesive/cohesiveAnti-caking agentDeodorizerFillerHumectantMineral
Found in these products
- Déo-soin 24hLéa Nature · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Borotalco Original Deodorant RollerBorotalci · HygieneHigh
- Maybelline New York Lasting Fix Make-up Setting SprayL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupHigh
- Borotalco Invisible Deodorant RollerBorotalco · HygieneHigh
- L’Oréal Paris True Match 1C Rose Ivory PoederL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupHigh
- Maybelline Master Fix Translucent PowdererL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Contouring Duo PaletteEssenceCritical
- secret relaxing lavenderCritical
- Dove Women PowderDoveHigh
- Johnson’s baby powderJohnson’sHigh
- L'Oréal Paris True Match 145 Bois de Rose BlushL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupHigh
- L'Oréal Paris Wake Up & Glow 02 Back To Bronze BronzerL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupHigh
- Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte 115 Ivory Poreless PowderL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupHigh
- Max Factor Masterpiece Nude 001 Cappucino Nudes Oogschaduwpaletmax factor · MakeupHigh
- gel doccia solidoLidl, cienHigh
- johnsons bp (w) 50gJohnson & Johnson · Baby PowderHigh
- MagicHuda New · MakeupHigh
- vivel soapVivel · Cosmetic ProductsCritical
- Trunaked RosesCoverGirl · MakeupHigh
- Secret Stress ResponseSecret · Cosmetic ProductsCritical
- wet n wild Photo Focus™ PowderMakeupHigh
- JEWELLERY CODMETIC CASETechnic · Maleta De MaquillajeHigh
- Yardley London Gold Deodorizing TalcYardley London · Talcom PowderHigh
- Women's Multi With Fruits & VegetablesSpring ValleyCritical
