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Description :
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Sources of Exposure: Personal care products, athletic clothing, food packaging, detergents, toys and building materials
Health Impacts: Triclosan and triclocarban are environmentally persistent endocrine disruptors that bioaccumulate in and are toxic to aquatic and other organisms. In September 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned nineteen antimicrobial ingredients, including triclosan and triclocarban, in over-the-counter consumer antiseptic wash products.
Health Concerns
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Halden R.U. et al., 2017