Product name : Triclosan(Trichlorosan)

IUPAC name: 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

Other names : 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether, 5-chloro-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether, CH-3565, Lexol 300, Irgasan DP 300

CAS # : 3380-34-5

Items                              Properties

Molecular formula        C₁₂H₇Cl₃O₂
Molar mass                   289.541
Melting point                  55-57 °C
Boiling point                  120 °C

Characteristics and Application :

Triclosan is a potent wide spectrum antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is a polychloro phenoxy phenol.This organic compound is a white powdered solid with a slight aromatic/phenolic odor. It is a chlorinated aromatic compound which has functional groups representative of both ethers and phenols. Phenols often show anti-bacterial properties. Triclosan is only slightly soluble in water, but soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, and stronger basic solutions such as 1 M sodium hydroxide. Triclosan can be synthesized from 2,4-dichlorophenol.

Triclosan, a chemical used for its antibacterial properties, is an ingredient in many detergents, dish-washing liquids, soaps, deodorants, cosmetics, lotions, anti-microbial creams, various toothpastes, and an additive in various plastics and textiles.

Uses :

Triclosan has reported used in the following product types: antiperspirant/deodorant (men's); liquid hand soap; facial cleanser; antiperspirant/deodorant; acne treatment; body wash/cleanser; toothpaste; facial moisturizer/treatment; body spray; lipstick.

Side effect :

Triclosan is a chlorophenol, a class of chemicals which is suspected of causing cancer in humans. Externally, phenol can cause a variety of skin irritations, but since it can temporarily deactivate sensory nerve endings, contact with it may cause little or no pain. Taken internally, even in small amounts, phenol can lead to cold sweats, circulatory collapse, convulsions, coma and death. Additionally, chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides can be stored in body fat, sometimes accumulating to toxic levels. Long term exposure to repeated use of many pesticide products can damage the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs, suppress the immune system, and cause hormonal disruption, paralysis, sterility and brain haemorrhages.