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Triclosan is a chemical component that was discontinued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) September 6th, 2016. Manufacturers were to remove existing Triclosan products off the market after failing to provide new sufficient data securing safety of a product’s usage as of Septem

What is Triclosan? Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent that has been used in consumer products since the 1990s. In addition to being used in hand soaps, toothpaste, mouthwash, and cleaning products, it can also be found in socks, kitchen utensils, trash bags, bath towels, and bed shee

What is Triclosan Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent that has become a staple in consumer products since the 1990s. In addition to being added to hand soaps, toothpaste, mouthwash, and cleaning products, Triclosan can be found in socks, kitchen utensils, trash bags, bath towels, and

Environmental Concerns associated with Triclosan based Antibacterial Products highlighted in the University of Minnesota Study. A new study released by the U of M shows triclosan, a common ingredient in antibacterial hand soaps is readily present and appears to persist in the environm