| Agent Name |
Triclocarban |
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| Alternative Name |
3,4,4'-Trichlorocarbanilide |
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| CAS Number |
101-20-2 |
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| Formula |
C13-H9-Cl3-N2-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
1-(3',4'-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(4'-chlorophenyl)urea; 3,4,4'-Trichlorodiphenylurea; CP 78416; Carbanilide, 3,4,4'-trichloro-; Cusiter; Cutisan; Genoface; N-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-N'-(4-chlorophenyl)urea; N-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea; Procutene; Solubacter; TCC; TCC (soap bacteriostat); TCC Soap; Trichlocarban; Triclocarbanum [INN-Latin]; Trilocarban; Urea, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
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| Description |
White solid; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an antiseptic in cleaning products; [Merck Index] Used for skin and mucous membrane disinfection; [Reference #1] |
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| Comments |
May cause photoallergic reactions; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [MSDSonline] |
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| Reference Link |
Disinfectants in consumer products |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Contact Dermatitis, Photoallergic |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 3,4,4'-TRICHLOROCARBANILIDE
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