TALC
Prepared at the 61st JECFA (2003) and published in FNP 52 Add 11 (2003), superseding specifications prepared at the 55th JECFA (2000) and published in FNP 52 Add 8 (2000). An ADI “not specified” was established at the 30th JECFA (1986).
SYNONYMS Talcum; INS No. 553(iii)
DEFINITION Powdered, natural, hydrated magnesium silicate containing varying proportions of such associated materials as alpha-quartz, calcite,
chlorite, dolomite, magnesite and phlogopite.
C.A.S. number 14807-96-6
DESCRIPTION Odourless, very fine, white or greyish white crystalline powder; unctuous, adheres readily to the skin, free from grittiness.
FUNCTIONAL USES Anticaking agent, filtering aid, coating agent, surface-finishing agent, texturizing agent, component of chewing gum base.
