| Agent Name |
Triclosan |
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| CAS Number |
3380-34-5 |
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| Formula |
C12-H7-Cl3-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether; 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol; CH 3565; Cloxifenolum; DP-300; Irgasan; Irgasan DP300; Lexol 300; Phenol, 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-; Phenyl ether, 2'-hydroxy-2,4,4'-trichloro-; Stri-Dex Cleansing Bar; Stri-Dex Face Wash; Triclosan; Triclosanum [INN-Latin]; Ether, 2'-hydroxy-2,4,4'-trichlorodiphenyl; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Description |
White to off-white crystalline powder; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
A halogenated phenol used in cosmetics and toilet soaps as an antiseptic and disinfectant; [Marks, p. 235] |
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| Comments |
Frequently used in antibacterial soaps and infrequently reported as a contact allergen and even less often as a photosensitizer; [Marks, p. 235] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
6.45 x 10 -07 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Contact Dermatitis, Photoallergic |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRICLOSAN
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