TRICLOSAN
Product information
CAS No.
3380-34-5
EC No.
222-182-2
Summary formula
C₁₂H₇Cl₃O₂.
ADR
YES
Physical form
White crystalline powder with a faint odor of phenol.
Application
- Cosmetic products: Used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in toothpaste, soaps, deodorants and acne skin care products.
- Household chemicals: Used in cleaning products, such as dishwashing liquids and detergents, to eliminate bacteria and fungi.
- Medical products: It is used in sanitary and hygienic products, such as antibacterial hospital soaps and disinfectants.