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Talcum powder The structure of talc is composed of Si 2 O 5 sheets with magnesium sandwiched between sheets in octahedral sites. Talc is used in many industries, including paper making, plastic , paint and coatings (e.g. for metal casting molds), rubber, food, electric cable, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and ceramics.
Pulmonary talcosis is a pulmonary disorder caused by talc. It has been related to silicosis resulting from inhalation of talc and silicates. It is also tied to heroin use where talc might be used as an adulterant to increase weight and street value. [1] It is one of several noted associations and possible risks of street heroin use. [2]
Talc and asbestos are found in close proximity in nature, so some raw talc collected via mining may be contaminated with asbestos, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), this Zone has a total population of 1,350,415, of whom 671,538 are men and 678,877 women; with an area of 10,833.19 square kilometers, West Wollega has a population density of 124.66. While 146,672 or 7.39% are urban inhabitants, a further 2,578 or 0.19% are ...
Map of the regions and zones of Ethiopia. Dawuro (or Dawro) is a zone in the Southwest Region of Ethiopia.The name "Dawuro" represents both the land and the people. It is located at about 500km southwest of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, about 111 km west of Wolaita Sodo, the capital of South Ethiopia Regional State and 319 km of Hawassa the capital of the Sidama Region.
Talc is a filler commonly added in tablet formulation acting as a glidant to improve the flowability of the drug powder. [ citation needed ] It is also frequently added as an adulterant in illicit drugs such as heroin and methamphetamine to increase its volume and weight and thus its street value. [ 8 ]
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West Hararge (Oromo: Hararghe Dhiha) is a zone in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. West Hararghe takes its name from the former province of Hararghe . West Harerge is bordered on the south by the Shebelle River which separates it from Bale , on the southwest by Arsi , on the northwest by the Afar Region , on the north by the Somali Region and on ...