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 used across healthcare and consumer products. It is commonly added to cosmetics, home cleaners, plastics, fabrics, and utensils to inhibit bacterial growth. In personal care formulations such as deodorants, soaps, and shower gels, it works as a biocide and helps prevent product spoilage by controlling microbial contamination.