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Triclosan
Triclosan
Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical used in toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, dish soap, laundry detergent, deodorant, cosmetics, lotion and cream. Triclosan is considered a pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is a chlorinated aromatic and contains one or more benzene rings with one or more chlorine atoms bound to carbon atoms, a chemical formula similar to toxins such as PCBs and dioxins. Triclosan in clothing and plastics is marketed as Microban, and in acrylic fibers as Biofresh.Triclosan Dangers
Triclosan may be cancer-causing by itself and/or in combination with other substances. In combination with water, it can produce chloroform gas that when inhaled can cause liver problems, depression and cancer. It is suspected that sunlight can transform triclosan to dioxin naturally. Additionally, the proliferation of products containing triclosan and other antimicrobials has prompted concern from the medical community about resistant bacteria. The FDA held hearings in October 2005 about antibacterial soaps and concluded that they do not reduce the risk of illness and infection in the home.
Products Containing Triclosan (incomplete list)
Liquid Hand/Face Soaps: Dial, Softsoap, Clearasil, Clean & Clear, pHisoderm, DermaKleen
Toothpastes & Mouthwashes: Colgate Total, Reach Antibacterial Toothbrushes, Breeze Triclosan Mouthwash
Deodorants: Old Spice High Endurance Stock Deodorant, Right Guard Sport Deodorant
Cosmetics: Supre Cafe Bronzer, TotalSkinCare Makeup Kit, Garden Botanika Powder Foundation, Mavala Lip Base, Jason Natural Cosmetics, Blemish Cover Stock, Movate Skin Lightening Cream HQ, Paul Mitchell Detangler Comb, Revlon ColorStay LipShine Lipcolor, Dazzle
Shaving Products: Gillette Complete Skin Care MultiGel Aerosol Shave Gel, Murad Acne Complex Kit, Diabet-x Cream, T.Taio sponges and wipes, Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel
Dish Soaps/Household Cleaners: Dawn, Ajax, mop heads
Additional Products: first aid sprays, germ-free cutting boards, utensils, plastics, children's toys, clothing, footwear, various consumer products
Triclosan Victims' Rights
If you or a loved one suffered due to a product containing triclosan, contact Parker & Waichman, LLP today by filling out the form at the right or calling us at 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636). We provide a free case consultation with a qualified pollutants lawyer.
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Study warns on release of antibacterial chemicals
Jun 5, 2006 | Los Angeles Times
Tons of chemicals in antibacterial soaps used in the bathrooms and kitchens of virtually every home are being released into the environment, yet no government agency is monitoring them or regulating them in water supplies or food. About 75 percent of a potent bacteria-killing chemical that people flush down their drains survives treatment at sewage plants, and most of that ends up in sludge spread on farm fields, according to Johns Hopkins University research. Every year, it says, an estimated...
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