Talcum Powder Brands

Dozens of talcum powder products may have been contaminated with asbestos, a cancer-causing mineral. Instead of adding warning labels, many manufacturers kept quiet to keep making money. Find out about popular talcum powder brands that may have put consumers in harm’s way and how to get legal help if you or a loved one has been impacted.

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Last updated: Mar 31, 2025

What Brands of Talcum Powder Contain Asbestos?

Talc is a natural mineral once widely used to make many skin care and cosmetic products due to its softness and absorbency. However, talc is often found near asbestos, which can lead to contamination during mining and processing.

Multiple studies have linked the use of asbestos-containing talc to serious diseases like mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. The first symptoms of these illnesses typically appear 10 to 50 years after a consumer’s first use.

Talc brands that have been the subject of asbestos litigation include:

Avon
Cashmere Bouquet^®
Chanel^®
Clinique^®
Colgate-Palmolive
Desert Flower^®
Estée Lauder™
Gold Bond^®
Johnson’s^® Baby Powder
Mary Kay
Old Spice^®
Revlon
Sanofi
Shower to Shower^®

Many companies knew about the risks related to their talcum powder brands but failed to warn consumers or use safer ingredients. Even today, some talc brands continue to deny potential hazards despite evidence to the contrary.

LawFirm.com has partnered with talcum powder lawyers who can give victims a voice and stand up to powerful companies on their behalf. Our legal partners have secured over $10.2 billion for those harmed by asbestos.

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Asbestos Settlements & Verdicts Against Talcum Powder Companies

Thousands of victims have filed talcum powder lawsuits seeking compensation and justice from the companies that caused them harm.

To date, talcum powder brands have paid billions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts over claims that their products cause cancer.

Notable talcum powder settlements and verdicts include:

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said it would pay $8 billion to settle tens of thousands of ovarian cancer claims pending against it in a class action lawsuit and multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Earlier, J&J agreed to pay about $700 million to settle investigations by 42 states over whether the company had misled consumers about the safety of its talcum powder brands.
An Oregon jury awarded $18.5 million to the family of a woman who died of mesothelioma after being exposed to talc supplied by Whittaker, Clark & Daniels.
A California woman won a $52.1 million verdict against Avon and another company. She alleged she developed mesothelioma partly due to asbestos in Avon’s body and face powders.
A Missouri court awarded $2.1 billion to 22 women who claimed they developed ovarian cancer from J&J’s baby powder and talcum powder products.

Talcum powder lawsuits typically end in asbestos settlements, allowing victims to access compensation as quickly as possible — often without the hassle of going to court.

LawFirm.com works with talcum powder lawyers who can fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call (888) 726-9160 right now or chat with a case manager to see if a top lawyer can pursue a talcum powder settlement for you.

Brands of Talcum Powder Named in Asbestos Lawsuits

Talcum powder lawsuits allege that companies knew their products were contaminated with asbestos but hid the risks from the public.

Branded talcum powder products include:

Anti-chafing powders
Baby powders
Body powders
Deodorant powders
Dusting powders
Face powders
Foot powders
Makeup

Those most at risk of getting sick likely used one or more talcum powder brands regularly or for long periods of time.

Find out about some of the different brands of talcum powder that have faced asbestos claims for allegedly putting consumers in harm’s way.

Johnson & Johnson

Corporate giant Johnson & Johnson has been named in more lawsuits than any other talc company. Tens of thousands of lawsuits against J&J allege that the company’s talcum powder brands cause mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.

This is in part due to Johnson’s Baby Powder, the number one best-selling baby powder product on the market, and its popular Shower to Shower talcum powder brand.

Court documents show J&J knew about the risk of asbestos contamination in its baby powder but covered up the evidence for decades.

Did you know?

Nearly 50% of commercial talc products tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1970s contained asbestos. J&J’s Shower to Shower contained 5% chrysotile asbestos by weight.

J&J has long denied that asbestos can be found in its products, though they have switched to talc-free alternatives for all of its talcum powder brands in the U.S.

Chanel Inc.

Founded in Paris in 1910, Chanel manufactured and sold various beauty products from the 1930s through 2020, including some brands of talcum powder that may have been contaminated with asbestos.

Asbestos-containing talcum powder brands sold by Chanel include:

Chanel No. 5^®
Chanel No. 19^® Bath Powder
Coco Mademoiselle^® Bath Powder
Poudre Universelle Libre^® Natural Finish Powder

Chanel was first sued over asbestos in talcum powder in 2016. The company denied Chanel brands of talcum powder contained asbestos fibers. However, it later discontinued a talc-based powder scented with its famous No. 5 fragrance it had made since 1924.

Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive sold Cashmere Bouquet Talcum Powder for more than 50 years. Many women used the scented baby powder, which was found to contain asbestos, as part of their daily hygiene routine.

Multiple victims have taken legal action against Colgate-Palmolive after using the talcum powder brand and developing an asbestos-related cancer.

In 2015, in the first verdict against the company, a California jury awarded a woman $13 million after she was diagnosed with mesothelioma. She had been exposed to asbestos after using Cashmere Bouquet in the 1960s and 1970s.

Get a free case review now to see if we may be able to help you seek compensation for talcum powder cancer.

Gold Bond

Gold Bond, a subsidiary of health care company Sanofi, sells body powders worldwide. Some Gold Bond powders have been linked to asbestos, putting users at risk.

These products include:

Gold Bond Maximum Strength Foot Powder
Gold Bond Medicated Baby Powder
Gold Bond Medicated Extra Strength Body Powder
Gold Bond Men’s Essentials Body Powder
Gold Bond Original Strength Body Powder

Gold Bond asbestos lawsuits typically allege that the company knew of the potential health risks related to its talcum powder brands but kept quiet to keep making money.

Although Gold Bond now uses cornstarch as the main ingredient in its talcum powder brands, this change may have come too late for countless consumers.

Imerys Talc America

France-based Imerys is one of the world’s largest talc miners, supplying raw talc used to manufacture many talcum powder brands. The company’s talc has been known to be contaminated with asbestos, as the two minerals are often found together.

In 2024, Imerys and its former owner, Cyprus Mines Corporation, created an $862 million asbestos trust fund to resolve claims that their talc caused cancer and pay current and future victims.

Mennen

Founded in 1878, Mennen is a German company now owned by Colgate-Palmolive. It sold Mennen Shave Talc, a popular aftershave product.

At the time, the company’s talc-based shaving product was considered an innovation. However, it has been linked to asbestos, meaning men risked breathing in fibers when they used the product.

In one lawsuit, a California man alleged he developed mesothelioma after using Mennen Shave Talc in the 1950s and 1960s as a teen. A container of the talc tested positive for asbestos, according to evidence in the case.

Whittaker, Clark & Daniels

Whittaker, Clark & Daniels is an industrial talc supplier that has been named in thousands of talcum powder lawsuits. These complaints typically allege that the company’s talc was contaminated with asbestos before being sold to manufacturers.

In 2021, the talc supplier was ordered to pay $4.8 million to a California man who developed mesothelioma after using Old Spice brands with talc.

This is not a complete list — many other companies made, sold, and distributed different brands of talcum powder that have been linked to asbestos.

If you or a loved one developed an asbestos disease after using a product made or sold by a talcum powder company, you may be eligible for compensation. Find out about your legal options with a free case review.

Eligibility for a Lawsuit Against a Talcum Powder Company

You may be able to file a talcum powder lawsuit if you or a loved one regularly used a talc-based powder and later developed an asbestos-caused cancer or illness.

Talcum powder cancers include:

Mesothelioma
Lung cancer
Ovarian cancer

Victims may be eligible for asbestos settlements to help cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. Settlements provide families with faster access to compensation without the hassle of going to court.

Even if you’re not sure how you were exposed or which talcum powder brands may be to blame for your illness, an experienced asbestos lawyer can help.

The attorneys we work with have databases of information about asbestos-containing products. They’ve successfully handled thousands of asbestos cases and may have even worked on cases involving the brands of talcum powder you used.

Get Help From a Talcum Powder Lawyer

For decades, Americans trusted that the talcum powder brands they used on themselves and even their children were safe. However, research has revealed that these products may have been contaminated with asbestos.

Major manufacturers like Johnson & Johnson knew of the risk of asbestos fibers in talcum powder brands but chose to keep quiet, prioritizing profits over the health and safety of its customers.

LawFirm.com has partnered with experienced asbestos lawyers who can stand up to powerful companies on behalf of everyday people and fight for the justice they deserve.

The talcum powder lawyers in our network:

Can help families in all 50 states
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Talcum Powder Brands FAQs

What is the difference between talc and talcum powder?

Talc is a soft and absorbent mineral that’s found in nature, mined, and ground into talcum powder. Talc is often located near asbestos deposits, meaning talcum powder products sometimes contain asbestos fibers.

Dozens of brands of talcum powder have been linked to asbestos, putting consumers in harm’s way. If you or a loved one has been affected, we may be able to help.

Get a free case review now to find out about your legal options.

What is the safest talcum powder to use?

The safest talcum powder brands to use are those made from substances other than talc. This mineral is often found near deposits of asbestos, a cancer-causing substance, leading to possible contamination.

Public safety groups like the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have classified talc as “probably carcinogenic for humans.”

Some talcum powder companies have switched to safer ingredients in their formulations. Johnson & Johnson, for instance, started using cornstarch in its brands of talcum powder beginning in 2020 after facing tens of thousands of product liability lawsuits.

What is an example of a talcum powder?

An example of a talcum powder is Johnson’s Baby Powder, an iconic household staple sold by Johnson & Johnson for over 100 years. Adults may have used the product on their babies or even on themselves to absorb moisture.

Other talcum powder brand names include:

Avon
Cashmere Bouquet
Gold Bond
Shower to Shower

Many talcum powder brands, including Johnson’s Baby Powder and the ones listed above, have been found to contain asbestos fibers. When these fibers enter the body, they can cause serious diseases like ovarian cancer and mesothelioma decades later.

Is talcum powder safe to use now?

Talcum powder is generally considered safe to use now if it’s not made from talc, a mineral that sometimes contains asbestos fibers. However, some studies have shown an association between asbestos-contaminated talc use in the genital area and ovarian cancer.

Our talcum powder lawsuit updates provide consumers with the latest information on talc research and legal developments.

What brands have talc?

For decades, many talcum powder brands have been manufactured using talc, a soft, white mineral valued for its absorbancy. However, talc can sometimes be contaminated with asbestos while being mined and processed.

While some talcum powder companies have substituted safer ingredients for talc in their products, others continue to make and sell talc-based products, potentially putting consumers in harm’s way, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG).

EWG’s list of talcum powder brands containing talc include:

Anti Monkey Butt Anti Friction Powder (2019 formulation)
Arm & Hammer All Over Body Powder (2019 formulation)
Gold Bond Body Powder Medicated (2020 formulation)
Johnson’s Baby Powder (2019 formulation)
Lip Smackers Sparkle and Shine Shimmer Powder
Shower to Shower Absorbent Body Powder, Morning Fresh

If you or a loved one used any brand of talc powder and later developed cancer, you may be eligible for compensation.

Call (888) 726-9160 or chat with a case manager to see if we may be able to help you seek the money and justice you deserve.