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Old 04-03-2013, 10:05 PM
 
Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
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I can't seem to figure this out. Some sources say yes, others say no. Some say it used to contain asbestos before the 70s, so it was, but is now okay. I guess the seeming concern is from breathing it or applying it to your genitals.

I was told by my doctor to put it on an open wound between my cleft that is failing to heal in order to dry it out and scab/heal. Should I keep doing this? Does anyone know the facts about whether or not I should get rid of this stuff?

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Old 04-03-2013, 10:14 PM
 
Location: Raleigh
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NO problem. Talc is inert. Go look it up on wiki and track down the few studies of oddities. Don't sweat the small stuff. Moderator cut: not allowed

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Old 04-03-2013, 10:21 PM
 
Location: Georgia, USA
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Talcum Powder and Cancer

"It is not clear if consumer products containing talcum powder increase cancer risk. ..........

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There is no evidence at this time linking cornstarch powders with any form of cancer."

You can buy commercial cornstarch based products or make your own:

Make Your Own Natural Body Powder

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Old 04-03-2013, 10:34 PM
 
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It's not safe for ants. They breath it in, start staggering and die. It seems less toxic than many other things, but I wouldn't use it with great frequency in a way that I or a child in my care, would inhale it.
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