Baby powderBaby powder is an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash and for cosmetic uses. It may be composed of talc (in which case it is also called talcum powder) or corn starch. It may also contain additional ingredients like fragrances. Baby powder can also be used as a dry shampoo, cleaning agent (to remove grease stains), and freshener. Talcum powder, if inhaled, may cause aspiration pneumonia and granuloma. Severe cases may lead to chronic respiratory problems and death.
MésothéliomeLe mésothéliome est une forme rare et virulente de cancer des surfaces mésothéliales qui affecte le revêtement des poumons (la plèvre), de la cavité abdominale (le péritoine), l'enveloppe du cœur (le péricarde) ou plus rarement l'enveloppe du testicule (vaginale). Le mésothéliome pulmonaire est causé par l'exposition à des fibres minérales (comme l’amiante, ou l'érionite). Les études actuelles permettent d'affirmer (odds ratio de 6,6 et risque relatif de 5,02) sans ambigüité une relation entre l'exposition à l'amiante et le développement d'un mésothéliome péritonéal.
Corn starchCorn starch, maize starch, or cornflour (British English) is the starch derived from corn (maize) grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the kernel. Corn starch is a common food ingredient, often used to thicken sauces or soups, and to make corn syrup and other sugars. Corn starch is versatile, easily modified, and finds many uses in industry such as adhesives, in paper products, as an anti-sticking agent, and textile manufacturing. It has medical uses as well, such as to supply glucose for people with glycogen storage disease.
