Safety Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet · OSHA HCS 2024

Talc Powder - White Colored Technical Grade

Industrial

Standard: OSHA HCS 2024 · GHS Rev. 7
Reviewed: 2026-06-17
Emergency: Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7)

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).

CAS number: 14807-96-6
Structure: Structure · PubChem
Grade: Industrial
Signal word: Danger
Hazards: Health hazardH350

Identification

Product Identifier: Talc Powder - White Colored Technical Grade
Grade: Industrial
CAS Number: 14807-96-6
Manufacturer: Alliance Chemical
204 South Edmond Street, Taylor, TX 76574
Emergency Phone: Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7)
Recommended Use: Industrial / laboratory chemical. See Section 7.
Restrictions on Use: No restrictions identified beyond the conditions of safe use in Sections 7 and 8.

Hazard Identification

Health hazard

Classification

Carcinogenicity, Category 1

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H350May cause cancer

Precautionary Statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.
P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection.
P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention.
P405Store locked up.
P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.

Classification, hazard (H) and precautionary (P) statements and pictograms per OSHA HCS 2024 (29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendices A–C), aligned with GHS Rev. 7.

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Composition and information on ingredients
Component	CAS No.	Formula	Concentration
Talc	14807-96-6	Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂	>=99% (w/w)

Concentrations are nominal; lot-specific values appear on the Certificate of Analysis. Components not contributing to classification are omitted.

First-Aid Measures

Eyes

Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention immediately.

Skin

Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. Wash with soap. Get medical attention immediately.

Inhalation

Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.

Ingestion

Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately.

Most Important Symptoms and Effects

No specific symptoms are expected from the hazards identified in Section 2.

Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment

Treat symptomatically. Get medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or CO2. Use measures appropriate to local circumstances.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Containers may rupture when heated.
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion Products: May include carbon oxides and other toxic fumes. See Section 10.

Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions: Use PPE as described in Section 8. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent leakage or spillage from entering drains, sewers, or waterways.
Containment & Cleanup: Absorb with inert material. Collect in appropriate waste container. Dispose per applicable regulations.

Handling and Storage

Safe Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed when not in use.
Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Keep containers tightly closed.

Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Occupational Exposure Limits

Occupational exposure limits
Limit	Value
OSHA PEL	20 mppcf TWA
NIOSH REL	2 mg/m³ TWA (respirable)
IDLH	1000 mg/m³

Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation. Provide eyewash stations and quick-drench showers accessible to areas of use.
Eye/Face Protection: Wear chemical safety goggles or face shield.
Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Use a NIOSH-approved air-purifying respirator with cartridges appropriate for the contaminant. For higher exposures or confined spaces, use supplied-air or a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).

Exposure limits sourced from NIOSH Pocket Guide and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000. Hazard classification from ECHA Classification and Labelling Inventory (CLP Annex VI).

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Fine powder, soft texture
Odor: Odorless.
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: 8.5 - 10.0
Melting Point / Freezing Point: 1700 to 1800 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point: 1744 °C
Flash Point: No data available
Evaporation Rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: No data available
Vapor Pressure: 0 mmHg at 68 °F Essentially (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Density: No data available
Relative Density: 2.70 - 2.85
Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992)
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available
Auto-ignition Temperature: No data available
Decomposition Temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Particle Characteristics: No data available
Form: Fine powder
Density: 2.7 to 2.8 (NTP, 1992)

Values shown reflect product-specific canonical data. Lot-specific ranges may vary; see the Certificate of Analysis for the shipped lot.

Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: Not reactive under normal conditions of use and storage.
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, sparks, open flame, and incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May produce carbon oxides and other toxic fumes when heated to decomposition.

Toxicological Information

See Section 2 for GHS hazard classification.

Likely Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion.

Symptoms

No specific symptoms are expected from the hazards identified in Section 2.

Delayed and Chronic Effects

Carcinogenicity: may cause or is suspected of causing cancer after long-term exposure (see the carcinogen classification below).

Numerical Measures of Toxicity

No data available

Carcinogen Classification

Carcinogen classification
Agency	Status
IARC	Group 2A — probably carcinogenic to humans (Talc; IARC agent: Talc, Vol. 42, Sup 7, 93, 136).
NTP	Not listed as carcinogen.
OSHA	No substance-specific standard in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z; classified as a carcinogen under the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). See Section 2.

Scope: the IARC evaluation addressed talc not containing asbestos; the human evidence concerns perineal use of body powder.

Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Data not available. Avoid release to the environment.
Persistence & Degradability: Not Available
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not Available
Mobility in Soil: Not Available

Disposal Considerations

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Do not dispose of into drains or waterways.

Transport Information

Not regulated for transport under US DOT 49 CFR Subchapter C, IMDG, or IATA DGR.

Regulatory Information

Regulatory inventory listings
Inventory / List	Status
California Proposition 65	Not listed
US EPA TSCA Active Inventory	Listed
EPCRA SARA 313 (TRI)	Not listed

SARA 311/312 hazard categories correspond to the GHS classification in Section 2. Data retrieved as of: California Proposition 65 2026-10-02; US EPA TSCA Active Inventory 2026-10-02; EPCRA SARA 313 (TRI) 2026-10-02.

Other Information

Revision Date: 2026-10-05
Format: 16-section format per OSHA HCS 2024 (29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendix D), aligned with GHS Rev. 7.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of publication. It relates only to the specific product identified and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials. ALLIANCE CHEMICAL MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ALLIANCE CHEMICAL DOES NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE ARISING FROM THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE, OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT.

Alliance Chemical, 204 South Edmond Street, Taylor, TX 76574. Published by Alliance Chemical from first-party canonical product data. Our authority is hands-on chemical handling, DOT/GHS-compliant shipping, and government-registered distribution — not bench chemistry. This Safety Data Sheet is prepared from the regulatory data on file for this product.