Triclosan

preservativeCAS: 3380-34-5

Antimicrobial banned in OTC antiseptic washes (FDA 2016). Potential endocrine disruptor. Contributes to antibiotic resistance. Avoid.

Safety Ratings

Safety2/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy1/5
EWG Score7/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
3/5
dry
3/5
sensitive
2/5
combination
3/5
normal
3/5

Functions

antimicrobialpreservative

Regulatory Status

EU
restrictedmax 0.3%
KR
restrictedmax 0.3%
US
restricted

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