Triclosan
⚠ EU RestrictedIdentification
CAS Number 3380-34-5
EINECS / EC 222-182-2
CosIng Ref 38663
Chemical Name 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol
Formula C12H7Cl3O2
Mol. Weight 289.5 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Preservative
Secondary Functions DEODORANT; PRESERVATIVE
Category Preservatives
Manufacturer Kumar Organic Products Ltd.
EU Regulatory Status
Max Leave-on 0.3%
Max Rinse-off 0.3%
Restrictions 0.3% in toothpaste, hand soap, body wash, deodorant (non-spray), face powder, blemish concealer only. Prohibited in mouth rinse and other applications.
Conditions of Use Toothpaste: max 0.3%. Hand soap (rinse-off): max 0.3%. Shower gel/body wash: max 0.3%. Face wash powder: max 0.3%. Nail product (nails only): max 0.3%. Deodorant (non-spray): max 0.3%.
Mandatory Warning Contains Triclosan.
SCCS Opinion View SCCS opinion →
Safety Profile
2 / 10
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 12 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) SCCS/1192/08
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Photoallergic
Dermal Absorption 8%
LD₅₀ Oral 3700 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rat)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 1.2 / 4.0
Source SCCS Opinion ↗
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Antimicrobial preservative for cosmetic applications
Suppliers & Documents
Kumar Organic Products Ltd. 🌍 India
Documents