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InventoryRef 3843815/10/2010

TALC

Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)

TALC is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/59.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
Open this evidence		1English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English
CanadaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English
ASEANEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Prohibited
Open this evidence		1Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 14807-96-6
CAS 14807-96-6PubChem CID 165411828

Talc

Talc is an odorless white to grayish-white very fine crystalline powder (unctuous). Readily adheres to the skin. Nonflammable, noncombustible, and nontoxic. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
trimagnesium;1,3,5,7-tetraoxido-2,4,6,8,9,10-hexaoxa-1,3,5,7-tetrasilatricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]decane;dihydroxide
Molecular formula
H2Mg3O12Si4
Molecular weight
379.27 g/mol
Exact mass
377.8174567 Da
Topological polar surface area
150.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
12
Covalent units
6
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

STERITALCHuashifenPulvis talciTalc powder7SEV7J4R1UINS NO.553(III)INS-553(III)E-553(III)
16 more reported names
PotstoneSterile TalcSteritalc 2gSteritalc 3gSteritalc 4gHealth Smart BabyWart Remover PatchNatures Choice BabySterile Talc PowderRefChem:932528Talc (JP17/USP)Nekvnro Wart Remover PatchTalc (containing asbestos)Sclerosol Intrapleural AerosolTalc (silica and fibre free)Talc (not containing asbestos)
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TALC

INCI name

TALC

Description

Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
38438
Imported identity
TALC
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 59

TALC

CAS: 14807-96-6
EC: 238-877-9

Key data

CAS
14807-96-6
EC
238-877-9
Restriction
III/59
Function
ABRASIVE
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
ABSORBENT
Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
ANTICAKING
Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
BULKING
Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
OPACIFYING
Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
SKIN PROTECTING
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#28223 · TALC

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 8 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited
South Korea
restricted
European UnionGreat BritainCanadaNew ZealandASEANIndiaSaudi Arabia

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

SODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATEANTICAKING, BUFFERING, CHELATING
SOLUM DIATOMEAEABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, OPACIFYING
SOLUM FULLONUMABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, GEL FORMING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
STARCH PHOSPHATEABRASIVE; ABSORBENT; ANTICAKING; ANTI-SEBORRHEIC; ANTIFOAMING; ANTI-SEBUM; ORAL CARE
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATEANTICAKING, BUFFERING, CHELATING, ORAL CARE
TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATEABRASIVE, ANTICAKING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, ORAL CARE
TRIMAGNESIUM PHOSPHATEANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING
TRIMETHYLSILOXY/POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANEANTICAKING, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How TALC appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TALC as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TALC is also tagged with 6 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TALC appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for TALC reads: "III/59". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TALC carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 14807-96-6 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.
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Source note for TALC

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for TALC with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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