Triclocarban

INCI name:   Triclocarban.

Function:   Antimicrobial, preservative, deodorant.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Up to 1.5% in finished cosmetic products to rinse. Up to 0.2% as a preservative in finished cosmetic products. Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm; 3,3',4,4'-tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Dermatological soaps, shaving foams/gels, deodorants, mouthwashes, and hand sanitizer are products containing triclocarban.

Health risks:   Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected carcinogen.

Environmental risks:   Bioaccumulative substance, non-biodegradable substance, aquatic ecotoxicity.

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Additional information:   Prohibited in leave-on products.