# TALC (talc) — Global Cosmetic Regulatory & Formulation Monograph

- **Canonical URL**: https://www.inciname.com/en/ingredients/talc
- **Standard INCI**: `TALC`
- **KR MFDS Standard Name**: `탤크`
- **CAS No.**: `14807-96-6`
- **EC / EINECS No.**: `238-877-9`
- **Origin**: `mineral`
- **Functions**: 연마제, 흡수제, 불투명화제, 고결방지제, 증량제, 피부보호제, 슬립조절제
- **Molecular Formula / MW**: `—` (— g/mol)

## 1. 7-Track Official Regulatory Label Names
| Track | Official Label Nomenclature |
| :--- | :--- |
| KR (MFDS Standard) | 탤크 |
| KR (Former Names) | — |
| EU (CosIng 1223/2009) | TALC |
| US (PCPC / MoCRA INCI) | TALC |
| US (FDA OTC Monograph) | — |
| CN (NMPA IECIC) | 滑石粉 |
| JP (JCIA / MHLW QD) | TALC  |

## 2. Layer 1 — Global 6-Region Statutory Summary
- **KR (MFDS)**: `banned`
- **EU (1223/2009)**: `noted`
- **US (FDA/MoCRA)**: `none`
- **CN (NMPA IECIC)**: `allowed` (Entry: `3006`)
- **JP (MHLW)**: `none`
- **ASEAN (ACD)**: `none`

- **KR** [banned]: — —  (화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 [별표1] 사용할 수 없는 원료)
- **EU** [noted]: — —  (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex III — via CosIng (EU Commission))

## 3. Layer 2 — Toxicological & Historical Safe Use Concentrations
- Listed within general cosmetic GMP safety thresholds.

## 4. Layer 3 — Formulation Quartiles & Compatibility
- **Optimal pH Window**: 4 – 8
- **Max Process Temp**: ≤ 50°C
- **Synergy Pairings**: GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL
- **Incompatibilities**: Verify phase compatibility under extreme pH or high electrolyte loads

## 5. Academic Monograph
■ [1. Chemical Identity & International Labeling Nomenclature]
  - INCI Name: TALC | CAS No.: 14807-96-6 | EC No.: 238-877-9
  - Origin: MINERAL | Functions: , , , , , , 
  - Physicochemical Profile: Formula      | MW /(Polymer/Complex) | /   | Ionic Nature: non-ionic | CosIng/MFDS 
  - Official Regional Label Names: US [TALC] · EU [TALC] · CN [滑石粉] · JP [-] · JP Quasi-Drug [-]
■ [2. Dermatological Mechanism of Action & Functional Role]
  - Talc is a powdered native, hydrous magnesium silicate sometimes containing a small portion of aluminum silicate. Classified under origin 'mineral', it acts within the cosmetic vehicle or stratum corneum to deliver , , , , , ,  performance and structural formulation stability.
■ [3. Global 6-Jurisdiction Regulatory Status & Safety Limits (Layer 1 & Layer 2)]
  - Regional Summary: KR: BANNED | EU: NOTED | US: NONE | CN: ALLOWED | JP: NONE | ASEAN: NONE (CN IECIC (2025) Entry No. 3006 (滑石粉))
  - [KR / COMPOSITION / banned]: 
  - [EU / COMPOSITION / noted]: 
  - Official Safety & Historical Use Concentration (Layer 2): Quantum satis (QS) within standard cosmetic safety margins
■ [4. Formulation Dosage Guide by Product Category (Layer 3-A)]
  - [sun_color] Typical range: 1.5 ~ 16.93% (Median 3.0%, Ref: Global Starter Formulation Library Statistical Distribution (n=9, GRANT 5 · ELEMENTIS 2 · EVONIK 1 · SEPPIC 1)) — Sun care & color cosmetics dispersion / sensory modifier
■ [5. Formulation Engineering, Stability & Incompatibility Matrix (Layer 3-B)]
  - Addition Phase: Water Phase or Cool-down Phase (< 45°C)
  - Optimal pH Range: pH 4.0 ~ 8.0 | Max Process Temp: Max 50°C | Electrolyte Tolerance: MEDIUM
  - Incompatibility / Caution: Verify phase compatibility under extreme pH or high electrolyte loads
  - Synergy Pairings: GLYCERIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TOCOPHEROL | Reference Trade Names: TALC
■ [6. Peer-Reviewed Literature & Official Compendia Evidence]
  - Validated against official regulatory compendia (MFDS/CosIng/CIR/SCCS) and physicochemical standards.

## 6. Linked PubMed Literature