In cosmetic industry Talc is used in baby and body powders, facial products, anti-perspirant sticks and various types of creams and lotions. The quality of talc that can be used in cosmetic application has following characteristics  Quartz Content (1% maximum, may be lowered to 0.1% maximum) Tremolite Content (0.1 maximum) Loss on Ignition (6.0% maximum at 1000 0 C) Neutral pH. Acid soluble substances (2% maximum) Water soluble substances (1% maximum) Arsenic Content (3ppm maximum) Lead Content (20ppm maximum) Odor, slip, lubricity, particle size, and whiteness according to costumer specification