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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. Talc is often used in cosmetics as a filler or to improve texture or absorb moisture. The analysis was published Nov.

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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. The LUMOS II II has proven an ideal tool for testing various substances for contamination in pharmaceutical contexts. Particle analysis on a micro-scale is a significant topic in several fields of application.