Talc, E553 (iii), is a subclass of Magnesium silicates (E553 ). Odourless, very fine, white or greyish white crystalline powder; unctuous, adheres readily to the skin, free from grittiness.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Talc |
| European Union | Approved | Talc |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium silicate or Talc |
| Philippines | Approved | Talc |
| Austria | Approved | Talc |
| Belgium | Approved | Talc |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Talc |
| Cyprus | Approved | Talc |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Talc |
| Denmark | Approved | Talc |
| Estonia | Approved | Talc |
| Finland | Approved | Talc |
| France | Approved | Talc |
| Germany | Approved | Talc |
| Greece | Approved | Talc |
| Hungary | Approved | Talc |
| Ireland | Approved | Talc |
| Italy | Approved | Talc |
| Latvia | Approved | Talc |
| Lithuania | Approved | Talc |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Talc |
| Malta | Approved | Talc |
| Netherlands | Approved | Talc |
| Poland | Approved | Talc |
| Portugal | Approved | Talc |
| Romania | Approved | Talc |
| Slovakia | Approved | Talc |
| Slovenia | Approved | Talc |
| Spain | Approved | Talc |
| Sweden | Approved | Talc |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Talc |
| Australia | Approved | Magnesium silicate or Talc |
| New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium silicate or Talc |
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Linked to stomach and ovarian cancers. Respiratory problems.
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Antacid, glaze, polish, release, anti-caking, dusting, coating agent. Avoid it. Banned in Australia.
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Antacid, glaze, polish, release, anti-caking, dusting, coating agent. Avoid it. Banned in Australia.
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Not permitted in Australia.
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Avoid it, banned in some countries.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Has been linked to stomach cancer, typical products are polished rice, chocolate, confectionary, icing sugar, noodles, medicinal tablets.
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Has been linked to stomach cancer, typical products are polished rice, chocolate, confectionary, icing sugar, noodles, medicinal tablets.
E553 - Magnesium silicates: Has been linked to cancer.
E553 (i) - Magnesium silicate, synthetic: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Antacid, glaze, polish, release, anti-caking, dusting, coating agent. Avoid it. Banned in Australia.
E553 (ii) - Magnesium trisilicate: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Antacid, glaze, polish, release, anti-caking, dusting, coating agent. Avoid it. Banned in Australia.
E553 (ii) - Magnesium trisilicate: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Antacid, glaze, polish, release, anti-caking, dusting, coating agent. Avoid it. Banned in Australia.
E553 (iii) - Talc: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Has been linked to stomach cancer, typical products are polished rice, chocolate, confectionary, icing sugar, noodles, medicinal tablets.
E553 (iii) - Talc: Produced from magnesium sulphate and sodium silicate or directly from minerals such as talcum, sepiolite and steatite Has been linked to stomach cancer, typical products are polished rice, chocolate, confectionary, icing sugar, noodles, medicinal tablets.
E553 (iii) - Talc: Has been linked to cancer.
Magnesium silicate
Talcum
Asbestine
Magnesium silicate talc
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4)
Trimagnesium; dioxido(oxo)silane; hydroxy-oxido-oxosilane
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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