COSMETIC TALCUM POWDER ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS

Cosmetic talcum powder is another product that can cause asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma. Many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have never worked in an industry where asbestos was used and have never lived with anyone who worked with asbestos. Cosmetic talcum powder is a likely source of asbestos exposure for them, especially for women.

Scientists have concluded that numerous talcum powders were contaminated with asbestos. Unsuspecting consumers used these products for decades not realizing they were exposing themselves and their family members to asbestos.

Our attorneys at Satterley & Kelley PLLC are experienced in representing people diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing talcum powders. Typical manufacturers of cosmetic talcum powder include Johnson & Johnson and Colgate Palmolive Company.

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a light, strong, durable mineral fiber that was used in thousands of products over centuries because it’s resistant to the following:

• Heat
• Hire
• Chemicals
• Electricity

If fibers are airborne, people can inhale or swallow them. Asbestos fibers may never leave the body or be destroyed by its immune response.

Why is Asbestos Dangerous?

Asbestos’ microscopic fibers, when released into the air and inhaled or swallowed, can pose serious health risks. The primary reasons why include:

• Easily Inhaled or Swallowed: Asbestos fibers are tiny and lightweight, so they’re easily airborne. When people breathe in these fibers, they can become trapped in the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system. When the fibers get into the mouth and are ingested, they threaten the digestive system, abdominal organs, and the abdominal lining
• Health Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure to asbestos fibers can lead to various severe health conditions, including asbestos (a chronic lung disease causing breathing difficulties, coughing, and reduced lung function), lung cancer (those who smoked have a particularly high risk), mesothelioma (a rare and aggressive cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs (pleura) or the abdominal cavity (peritoneum)), ovarian, uterine and other cancers
• Long Latency Period: Asbestos’ health effects often take years or decades to develop
• Fiber Durability: Asbestos fibers in the body can remain for a long time, possibly for a person’s lifetime, causing continued health risks after initial exposure ceases
• There’s No Safe Exposure Threshold: There is no known safe level of asbestos exposure. Even small amounts over time can potentially lead to health issues
• Secondary Exposure: People who come into contact with asbestos-exposed individuals or environments (such as asbestos workers’ family members) can also be at risk, as fibers can be carried on clothing, skin, and hair

Compared to the period of asbestos’ peak use (Industrial Revolution through the 1970s), overall, few new products contain asbestos for sale.

Why Would Talcum Powder Be Contaminated with Asbestos?

Talc and asbestos are naturally occurring mineral fibers. In some locations, they’re located next to each other. Open-pit mines are used to extract talc fibers. During the process, asbestos was dug up along with them. When talc was processed into powder, testing for asbestos was either insufficient, or tests showing its presence were ignored.

Take Legal Action Now — Contact Our Firm

If you have developed mesothelioma or other types of cancer, and used cosmetic talcum powder, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Your family may also be entitled to compensation for losses suffered as a result of your disease. Let us be your boots on the ground seeking maximum compensation for you and your family.

Call us at 855-385-9532, locally 502-589-5600, or contact us online to arrange a free initial consultation with a Satterley & Kelley PLLC lawyer.