Triclosan is used in a variety of common household products, including soaps, mouthwashes, dish detergents, toothpastes, deodorants, and hand sanitizers.
Uses
Triclosan is incorporated in cosmetics mainly as a preservative, to stop bacteria from growing on the product and spoiling it. It is also used as a biocide in many other personal care products such as deodorants, soaps and shower gels.
Benefits
"• Used in a wide range of products
• Preservative agent
• Has antiseptic properties
• May help prevent gingivitis"
Usage Rate
The recommended percentage usage is 0.3%.
Strengths
This product has applications across various industries.
Caution
Triclosan is an antiseptic, preservative, and disinfectant that is widely used in healthcare and numerous consumer items such as cosmetics, home cleaning products, plastic materials, toys, and paints. It's also found on the surfaces of medical equipment, plastics, fabrics, and cooking utensils, where it functions as a bactericide for lengthy periods of time.
Triclosan is mostly used in cosmetics as a preservative to prevent germs from developing on the product and ruining it. Many additional personal care products, such as deodorants, soaps, and shower gels, include it as a biocide.