Gettings* (The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, Washington, DC) *To whom correspondence should be addressed: The Cnsnetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association 1101 17th Street, N.W., Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 Protected Document - Subject to Protective Order CAEXMH-IB1IT90 IMERYS 011204 ITA-LG 00269 ABSTRACT Talc is a mineral compound with, unique attributes and significant commercial importance.

Table 1 Share of cosmetic products and product versions containing PFAS Product category (Cosmetics Europe) Total number of products and product versions Total number of cosmetic products and product versions containing PFAS Share of cosmetic products and product versions containing PFAS (%) Decorative cosmetics 29118 1068 3.67 Hair care 21938 142 0.65 Perfumes and Fragrances 3637 1 0.03 Skin care 40103 314 0.78 Toiletries 17844 49 0.27 Total 112639 1574 1.40 2.2 Main identified PFAS substances The different databases were consulted to get an overview of the identity and frequency of occurrence of PFAS (i.e. compounds with at least one -CF2) in cosmetic products.

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The products include eye shadow foundation blush face and body powders Some of these products are in the form of liquid and creams but 57 are powder products that pose an increased risk of inhalation hazards In 1976 the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association CTFA developed specifications for cosmetic talc purity including detection of asbestos to differentiate from industrial uses However talc mined for both cosmetic use or industrial use comes from the same sources and carries the same risk of potential contamination.5 Yet the U.S.

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