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Triclocarban
INCI name:
Triclocarban.
Function:
Antimicrobial, preservative, deodorant.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
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 / them? :
Dermatological soaps, shaving foams/gels, deodorants, mouthwashes, and hand sanitizer are products containing triclocarban.
Risks to health:
Suspected endocrine disruptor, suspected carcinogen.
Risks to the environment :
Bioaccumulative substance, non-biodegradable substance, aquatic ecotoxicity.
More information :
Prohibited in leave-on products.