Antimicrobial
TRICLOCARBAN
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An antibacterial restricted in EU cosmetics to 0.2% in rinse-off products. Linked to hormone disruption and environmental persistence; FDA banned it in OTC washes in 2016.
Skin benefits
- Strong antibacterial action
- Effective in deodorant soaps
Known concerns
- EU restricted (Annex III, max 0.2% rinse-off only)
- Endocrine disruption concerns
- Persistent environmental pollutant
- FDA banned in over-the-counter washes (US 2016)
- Antimicrobial resistance concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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