Health Concerns
Triclosan is used in a variety of common household products, including soaps, mouthwashes, dish detergents, toothpastes, deodorants, and hand sanitizers. In the United States, manufacturers of products containing triclosan must indicate it on the label.
Triclosan is a chlorinated aromatic compound with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties (sold under several trade names, including UltraFresh, Amicor, and BioFresh). Triclosan is also a component in some pesticides, mattresses, insulation, and underlayments that install under various types of flooring, including laminate, wood, glued down, and engineered wood, and carpeting for the purpose of slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria, fungi, and mildew. For example, some high density sound-suppressing underlayments, foam floor underlayments and rebond carpet pads are treated with triclosan.
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