Triclosan

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-028767

Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It may be found in products such as clothing, kitchenware, furniture, and toys. It also may be added to antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics - products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-ENV-028767
Field	Environment
References	FDA Consumer Updates; Triclosan: What Consumers Should Know at http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm205999.htm

Record as JSON

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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028767",
  "term": "Triclosan",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It may be found in products such as clothing, kitchenware, furniture, and toys. It also may be added to antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics - products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).",
  "references": [
    "FDA Consumer Updates; Triclosan: What Consumers Should Know at http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm205999.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/triclosan/"
}

Record 28,767 of 30,736 in Environment terminology (MLC-0121). Request the full dataset.