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What is the chemical name of talc from which the talcum powder is made ........

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    What is the chemical name of talc from which the talcum powder is made?

    Calcium sulphate

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    Magnesium Silicate

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    Silver Nitrate

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    Sodium Thiosulphate

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    Explanation:

    Magnesium Silicate is the chemical name of talc from which the talcum powder is made.
    Magnesium silicate (MgSiO3) when hydrated is most commonly known as "talc". In the pharmaceutical industry it is used as an anticaking agent to improve powder flow in tablet compression. Talc is used cosmetically in talcum and baby powder as an adsorbent.

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