Talc for tubes
07-16-13, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DiabloScott
Talc is an actual chemical compound and is unhealthy if inhaled, and almost no baby powders still use it.
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07-16-13, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Al1943
Talc is a naturally occurring hydrous magnesium silicate mineral. I don't know of any reason it should be unhealthy unless inhaled in large quantities. It won't make you "high" so no reason to inhale it. So stay with the good stuff recommended in post #16 .
Now, whether that Rema Talc has been purified to remove any asbestos, I have no idea. I'm guessing the answer is probably yes. That also goes for the bottle of pure talc I bought from "some guy on eBay" who sells it for use in drying neoprene wet suits.
07-16-13, 03:00 PM
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Thanks for the replies everyone. I had no idea that this subject would spark this amount of conversation. And I had no idea that so many people still used some sort of powder in 2013. And the powders range from the baby's-butt stuff, to specialized bike powders, cocaine and dirt.
I baby-powder tubes and tires when they're new. Maybe it's an OWT, but it does facilitate installation and I enjoy the fragrance.
I baby-powder tubes and tires when they're new. Maybe it's an OWT, but it does facilitate installation and I enjoy the fragrance.
07-16-13, 03:16 PM
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Talc works great on problem installs. I use on motorcycle as well. Really helps get that big ol' motorbike bead to slip over the rim! No need for soap or other slippery substance.
07-16-13, 03:26 PM
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Unless it's an element, everything is an actual chemical compound. Corn starch is made up of many chemical compounds and a few elements.
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07-16-13, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Looigi
Unless it's an element, everything is an actual chemical compound.
Originally Posted by Al1943
Talc is a naturally occurring hydrous magnesium silicate mineral. I don't know of any reason it should be unhealthy unless inhaled in large quantities.
07-16-13, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by looigi
unless it's an element, everything is an actual chemical compound. Corn starch is made up of many chemical compounds and a few elements.
07-16-13, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DiabloScott
NIOSH says it's mostly a skin and eye irritant, but in large quantities can affect heart and lungs.
07-16-13, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Looigi
Corn starch is made up of many chemical compounds and a few elements.
