What is talcum powder made of?

What is talcum powder made of?

The main constituent of talcum powder is talc added with some perfume. Talc is chemically known as magnesium silicate, having a distinguishable character of extreme softness. Also called soap stone, talc is the softest mineral (the hardest being diamond). Talcum powder may also contain germicide with a view to effectively neutralise bad odour of perspiration and various perfumes for fragrance.

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  • It is made of stone powder, a little fragrance and a lot of propaganda.

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