• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.235-238
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• 2009

In Korea, talc that has been widely used for a lot of consumer products as well as industrial usage until recently was found to be contaminated with asbestos. It becomes a major social issue. Critical health risk about both talc and talc contaminated with asbestos was summarized through literature review. It has been confirmed that talc can pose ovarian cancer when talc powder is used in the genital area. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) already concluded that the perineal use of cosmetic talc can cause possibly carcinogenic to humane(Group 2B), although there was study reporting the lack of a consistent an established correlation between perineal dusting frequency and ovarian tissue talc concentrations and the lack of a consistent dose-response relationship with ovarian cancer risk. The association between talc exposure and ovarian cancer is as strong as in recent studies. The epidemiological studies to date provided inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of either inhaled or ingested talc that does not contain asbestos or asbestosiform fibers. Future studies should focus on seeking evidence in talc-exposed populations, collecting reliable information on age at initial used of body powder, exposure assessments related to talc use and dose response relationship in order to identify possible risk of talc ingested or inhaled.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제34권12호
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• pp.1213-1220
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• 1997

Effect of particle size of alumina and amount of talc on tape casting and densification behaviors of alumina-talc system were investigated. The pseudoplastic behaviors of slurries increased with increase in amount of talc addition and decrease in alumina particle size. In case of using coarse alumina powder, densification of specimens were accelerated with increase of sintering temperature and amount of talc addition. On the contrary, fine alumina powder retarded of rearrangement of alumina particle during liquid phase sintering due to premature densification of alumina matrix region before formation of liquid phase and then densification of specimens were suppressed with increase of sintering temperature and amount of talc addition.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2021

프레스드 파우더의 주요 안정성 요인으로 경도와 낙하 안정도가 있다. 일반적으로 탈크가 포함된 프레스드 파우더의 경우 경도와 낙하 안정도를 고르게 충족시키며 사용감도 우수하지만 최근 탈크의 석면 이슈로 인해 대체를 원하는 고객들이 늘고 있다. 따라서 안정성을 유지하면서 사용감도 떨어지지 않는 탈크 프리 프레스드 파우더 제형의 개발이 시급하다. 본 연구에서는 탈크 프리 프레스드 파우더를 만들기 위한 최적의 원료 배합 비율을 찾기 위한 실험을 진행하였다. 파우더에 주로 사용되는 원료들의 특성을 확인하고 비율을 변화시켜 실험하여 명도와 경도를 측정하고 낙하 시험을 실시하였다. 천연 마이카 함량이 합성 마이카보다 많거나, 코팅된 실리카 대신 논 코팅 실리카를 사용할 경우 탈크가 포함된 내용물보다 경도와 낙하 안정도는 낮지만 명도는 유사하였다. 반대로 합성 마이카 함량이 천연 마이카 함량과 동일하거나 높을 경우, 코팅된 실리카 함량이 논코팅 실리카 함량과 동일하거나 높은 경우에 탈크가 포함된 내용물의 경도, 낙하 안정도와는 유사하였으나 명도는 낮게 측정되었다. 탈크가 포함된 내용물보다 경도는 높지만 낙하 안정성은 떨어지는 현상도 발견하여 경도와 낙하 안정성의 상관관계에 대해서는 추가적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제35권12호
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• pp.1308-1315
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• 1998

Effects of particle size of alumina on densification behavior during liquid-phase sintering of alumina-talc system were investigated with emphasis on particle rearrangement process. In the case of using coarse alu-mina powder densiication of specimens was rapidly accelerated after formation of liquid phase due to easy particle rearrangement process with addition of talc and increase of sintering temperature. On the contrary when fine alumina powder was used premature densification of alumina matrix region formed before for-mation of liquid phase rigid skeleton structure and then it seemed to inhibit rearrangement process during crease of sintering temperature. As results the densification of specimens using coarse alumina powder was higher than that of the case of using fine one.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.295-303
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• 2021

Objective: Paint manufacturing industry workers are exposed to various lung cancer carcinogenic substances including hexavalent chromium and crystalline silica. Studies have been conducted on lung cancer in Paint manufacturing industry workers and the concentration of hexavalent chromium in paint industry; however, the concentration of crystalline silica and hexavalent chromium and cases of lung cancer in a single Paint factory has never been reported in Korea. Methods: To determine whether the cancer was related to his work environment, we assessed the level of exposure to carcinogens during pouring and mixing talc and pigment. In addition, a mask fit test was performed for the worker. Results: Analysis of talc and silica bulk powder materials showed that crystalline silica (quartz) was 5% in talc and 100% in silica. The green and yellow pigments contained 87% and 92% of lead chromate, respectively. Our quantitative analysis of pigment powder samples showed that the hexavalent chromium contents quantified in the green and yellow pigment samples were 87% and 92%, respectively. In order to estimate his exposure level of hexavalent chromium, we measured a personal exposure level of hexavalent chromium for a worker in accordance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health #7605 method. The results showed that the worker was exposed to the high level of hexavalent chromium (0.033 mg m-3). In addition, the talc powder also contained 5% quartz, and the worker's exposure level to respirable quartz exceeded OEL. As a result of the respiratory protection fit test for workers, the overall Fit Factor was '15' when wearing a second-grade mask and '25' when wearing a first-grade mask, significantly lower than the US Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) pass value of "100". Conclusion: Workers who pouring and mixing powder materials such as talc or colored pigments in paint manufacturing company may be exposed to high concentrations of carcinogenic substances. These findings indicate that it is necessary to local ventilation system inspection, safety and health education for employers and workers, and periodically monitoring and manage the working environment.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.166-172
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• 2004

원발성 자연 기흉의 치료에 있어서 단순히 기포절제술 또는 기낭절제술만 시행한 경우에 비해 흉막 유착술을 같이 시행한 경우, 수술 후 재발률을 줄일 수 있는 방법으로 인식되고 있다. 흉막 유착술의 방법에 있어 탈크 가루를 이용한 화학적 흉막 유착술과 폐첨부 흉막 박리술을 이용한 기계적 흉막 유착술의 장단점 및 재발률 등의 임상 결과를 비교하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월에서 2002년 6월까지 원발성 자연 기흉으로 흉강경 수술을 받았던 환자 152명(흉막 박리술-68명, 탈크 유착술-84명)을 대상으로 하였으며, 평균 연령은 폐첨부 흉막 박리술 시행 군이 23.5$\pm$12.1세(14∼46세), 탈크 유착술 시행군이 26.2$\pm$9.0세(16∼44세)였다 결과: 추적 관찰 기간과 재발률은 박리 군에서 68명중 5∼17개월(12.56$\pm$ 2.98개월) 동안 1명(1.47%)이었고, 탈크 군은 84명 중 평균 5∼15개월(10.75$\pm$3.09개월) 동안 1명(1.19%)으로 나타나 통계적 유의성은 없었다(p=1.000). 이차 시술의 소요 시간은 박리군의 경우 평균 14.4$\pm$2.5분이었고, 탈크 군은 평균 4.4$\pm$1.5분으로 탈크 군보다 박리 군이 유의하게 길었다(p<0.001). 수술 후 통증의 변화는 박리 군에는 0이 48명(70.6%), 1이 12명(17.6%), 2가 4명(5.9%), 3이 4명 (5.9%)이고, 탈크 군에서는 각각 16명 (19.0%), 18명 (21.4%), 24명(28.6%), 26명(31.0%)으로 나타났으며, 통계검증 결과 수술 후 흥부 통증은 박리 군보다 탈크 군에서 유의하게 증가한 것으로 나타났다(p<0.001). 술 후 합병증으로는 박리 군의 경우 5일 이상의 공기 누출이 1명, 탈크 군에서는 공기 누출이 1명, 농흉이 1명 있었다. 결론: 탈크 유착술은 흉막 박리술과 달리 시술 시간이 거의 걸리지 않고 비교적 간단히 할 수 있으나, 흉강내 외부물질이 투여되는 것이어서 농흉과 같은 합병증이 생길 가능성이 있다. 흉막 박리술과 탈크 유착술에 따른 재발률은 유의한 차이가 없는 것으로 판단된다. 탈크 유착술은 흉막 박리술에 비해 술 후 통증이 심한 편이다. 이상으로 재발률에서 유의한 차이를 보이지 않는 이상 각각의 장단점이 있으므로 어느 것이 우수하다 단정 지을 수는 없으며, 두술식의 장단점을 고려하여 환자 개개인에게 적절히 사용될 수 있으리라 판단된다.

• 한국건축시공학회지
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.93-98
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• 2006

Admixture materials are used in mixing concrete or mortar to improve quality and performance of the concrete. This study examines the potential use of talc as a substitute for cement, the benefits of recycling waste resources for economical efficiency and quality improvement of concrete. The test was carried out by replacing the plain mix with fine grains of talc at the rate of 10%, 20%, and 30%. Talc was divided into three groups depending on the degree of pulverizing. For wet concrete, porosity, slump, bleeding per unit, and setting time by penetration resistance were measured; similarly, for dry concrete, strength and watertight Property were tested. Test results showed that the amount of bleeding and setting time could be shortened, but the strength and watertight proofing severely deteriorated. However, at the replacement rate of 10%, talc showed equal performance with the plain at all degrees of pulverization, which suggests its potential use as admixture material.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2006

The heat treatment characteristics of natural talc sample was investigated in diverse analytical view point. The mass decrease comes to heat treatment was resulted by the continuous and the discontinuous process and the obtained result show very similar two step profiles with 8.9 % mass decrease. The dehydroxylation of -OH groups contained talc crystal was analyzed by spectroscopic method and the crystallographic variations was also observed after heat treatment. According to XPS result, the magnesium hydroxide($Mg(OH)_2$) of untreated talc powder changed to magnesium oxides(MgO) after heat treatment.

• 한국광물학회지
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 1999

Talc (Mg3Si4O10(OH)2), one of the sheet silicate minerals, which is the hydrothermal alteration product of serpentinite at Cheongarm mine was prepared for the high pressure compressibility studies. Energy dispersive X-ray diffraction experiment was carried out using the Synchrotron Radiation with the Mao-Bell type diamond anvil cell at room temperature. Polycrystalline talc was mixed with MgO powder for pressure sensor as well as pressure medium in the sample chamber. High pressure runs were performed at pressures up to 35.2 GPa. Talc shows no phase transition within the present high pressure region. Bulk modulus of this talc was determined by the Birch-Murnaghan equation of state to be 78 GPa assuming its first pressure derivative Ko' of 4.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.241-247
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• 1999

In this study, the relation of the preservation efficacy reduction with methyl paraben of parahydroxybenzoic acid derivatives was investigated using the dialysis membrane method with tween-80 of surfactant and $TiO_2/Talc$ of inorganic powder meterial from emulsion system. It was found that the preservation efficacy of tween-80 and $TiO_2/Talc$ from emulsion system was reduced due to the adsorption of methyl paraben. According to the microbe test, In case of tween-80, MBC appeared in 0.19 w/v% and in case of $TiO_2/Talc$, MBC appeared in 0.22w/v% / 0.23w/v%. In general, the equation of Talc's adsorption weight($A{\cdot}W$) has a tendency to show in $A{\cdot}W=11.5C^{0.745}$