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Legacy model estimate5/100antimicrobial

Triclosan

Legacy dictionary estimate: 5/100

Also known as

  • irgasan
  • microban
Unreviewed legacy notes

These imported records are retained for transparency. Their claims and restrictions have not been verified here against current authoritative sources. Do not treat them as medical guidance or current regulatory advice.

Recorded function

Antimicrobial agent in soaps and personal care products.

Recorded concerns (unreviewed)

Endocrine disruptor; contributes to antibiotic resistance; toxic to aquatic ecosystems.

Recorded restrictions (unreviewed)

  • EU
  • USA (banned in consumer soaps by FDA 2017)
  • Canada

Recorded EWG-equivalent value: 9/10. This is not a verified current EWG rating.

PureScore is informational and not medical advice. Model methodology and limitations

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