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Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study

The Pharma Data

. “It’s troubling to think how many Americans have been using talc-based cosmetics products potentially contaminated with asbestos,” Leiba said in an EWG news release. Food and Drug Administration does not require testing talc supplies. The analysis was published Nov. 25 in the journal Environmental Health Insights.

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Microparticle analysis: methods and uses in the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Microparticles can be present as a contamination of products such as pharmaceuticals and electronics, or as an air pollutant. Within the pharmaceutical industry, it is critical to measure particle size as it influences surface area and porosity, impacting a drug’s bioavailability, effectiveness, and shelf life.