Triclosan
Basic Information| INCI Adopted Name: | Triclosan |
| CAS Registry No.: | 3380-34-5 |
| EINECS No | 222-182-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C12H7Cl3O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 289.5 |
| Structural Formula: | |
| Synonyms: | DP300, 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol),
2,4,4'-Trichlorina-2'-Hydroxyl Diphenyl Ether |
Physical and Chemical Properties
Triclosan is world widely praised as a broad spectrum, efficient, security and non-toxicity antibacterial. It is not only with good chemical stability in rather high degree, acid or alkali solution, but also shows non-toxicity and leads to no environmental pollution. It is a generally acknowledged antibacterial of specially good effect. Specification| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Fine, whitish crystalline powder |
| Content of Triclosan, % ≥ | 97.0~103.0 |
| Melting point ºC | 55.5~57.5 |
| Water, %max. | 0.10 |
| Residue on ignition %max. | 0.1 |
| Heavy Metals, %max. | 0.002 |
Security
Triclosan has been repeated practiced for long time overseas. The results show that it has no acute toxicity and no chronic toxicity, Triclosan doesn't arose sensitivity and hypersusceptibility. Besides that, Triclosan's with no teratogenicity, carcinogenticity, and photosensitization either. The 'Cl' of Triclosan has peculiar stability so that no free chlorina be released. Triclosan isn't metabolized via liver and nephridium. Triclosan is quite safe and harmless even if add 10% more than the common dosage to lotion. So the product including Triclosan can be used for long time without harm. Packing
Triclosan Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg per drum, 25kg/carton
Other package sizes are available upon request.
Storage
Triclosan Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Period of Validity
36 months
Application
Triclosan is frequently used as iatric cosmetics and buccal disinfectant products. 
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