triclosan

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triclosan (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) A widely used wide-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal agent, with molecular formula C12H7Cl3O2, which works by disrupting the growth of microbes, rather than actively killing them.

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A past study found that triclosan causes gut microbiome changes in humans. Source: Internet

Lately, there is a growing concern for the perceived safety of parabens and triclosan (a widely used deodorant). Source: Internet

Nearly all commercial toothpastes contain at least one of these poisonous ingredients: Fluoride, triclosan, artificial sweeteners like aspartame, propylene glycol and diethanolamine (DEA). Source: Internet

In truth, one could say that triclosan has become somewhat of an epidemic. Source: Internet

Second, triclosan is also known to be safe through numerous studies and regulatory reviews. Source: Internet

Since then, continuing attacks on preservatives, MIT, triclosan and others have kept formulators scrambling. Source: Internet

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