Archived Talc Materials
Primary Uses or Exposures: Talc occurs in various geological settings around the world. Exposure to general population occurs through use of products such as cosmetics. Occupational exposure occurs during mining, milling and processing.
2000 Review- Talc: Asbestiform and Non-Asbestiform
- Outcome: Review of Talc was deferred
- Board of Scientific Counselors Report on Carcinogens Subcommittee, December 13-15, 2000: Agenda, Talc Background Document, List of Presentations, Meeting Minutes
- Download List of All Public Comments
- Download All Public Comments in response to April 5, 2000 Federal Register notice
- Download All Public Comments in response to October 17, 2000 Federal Register notice
- Download All Public Comments in response to March 5, 2001 Federal Register notice
- Talc (1) Cosmetic talc, and (2) Occupational exposure to talc
- Download List of All Public Comments
- Download All Public Comments in response to May 19, 2004 Federal Register notice
- Download All Public Comments in response to October 25, 2004 Federal Register notice
- October 18, 2005 Federal Register notice
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