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Triclosan

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Triclosan structure

Triclosan 

structure
  • CAS No:

    3380-34-5

  • Formula:

    C12H7Cl3O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Triclosan

  • Synonyms:

    Phenol,5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-;5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol;2,4,4′-Trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether;Irgasan CH 3565;Irgasan DP 300;2-Hydroxy-2′,4,4′-trichlorodiphenyl ether;2′,4′,4-Trichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether;2,2′-Oxybis(1′,5′-dichlorophenyl-5-chlorophenol);4-Chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl 2,4-dichlorophenyl ether;Triclosan;CH 3565;2′,4,4′-Trichloro-2-hydroxydiphenyl ether;Irgasan;3-Chloro-6-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol;Irgasan DP 3000;Zilesan UW;THDP;Bacti-Stat soap;Irgasan DP 30;DP 300;Irgasan PE 30;Irgasan PG 60;Irgacide LP 10;Microban Additive B;Ultra-Fresh NM 100;NM 100;Microban B;Irgaguard B 1000;Tinosan AM 100;Tinosan AM 110;Yujiexin;Vinyzene DP 7000;TCCP;2′-Hydroxy-2,4,4′-trichlorodiphenyl ether;Irgasan DP 400;Oletron;Cansan TCH;SterZac;CH 3635;Sapoderm;Gamophen;Aquasept;Sanitized XTX;Irgacare MP;Irgaguard B 1325;Ultra-Fresh NM-V 2;Microban;2,4,4′-Trichloro-2′-hydroxyldiphenyl ether;Microfresh Liquid Formulation 9200-200;Invasan;Invasan DP 300R;Microfresh 9200-200;Anvasan AM 110;Anvasan AM 110 new;2-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)-5-chlorophenol;Germicide CA;112099-35-1;88032-08-0;164325-69-3;261921-78-2;1155174-27-8

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Cosmetic Preservative

Description

Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent found in consumer products, including soaps, detergents, toys, and surgical cleaning treatments.

Triclosan Basic Attributes

289.54200

289.54

222-182-2

2909500000

Characteristics

29.46000

5

white to off-white powder

1.49 g/cm3

54-57.3 °C

50-54 °C

162.2ºC

1.632

In water, 10 mg/L at 20 deg C

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4.6X10-6 mm Hg at 20 deg C (est)

LD50 orl-rat: 3700 mg/kg 26UZAB 6,245,68/70

Safety Information

III

9

UN 3077 9/PG 3

2

R36/38

S22-S24/25

KO1100000

Xi; N

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

P273-P305 + P351 + P338-P391-P501

H315-H319-H410

Triclosan Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

TCS solutions were prepared of a stock solution for each experiment. The conductivity, measured by a digital conductivity meter (GMH 3430, Greisinger electronic GmbH, Regenstauf, Germany), was adjusted to a desired value by addition of electrolytes. The solution was filled in the reactor and the electrodes were immersed in the system. After taking 2 mL sample (initial TCS concentration) for HPLC, the sonoelectrochemical system run for 15 min and the temperature was adjusted by the thermostat. The energy was measured with an energy monitor (Energy Monitor 3000, Conrad electronics, Hirschau, Germany). After completion of the reaction, another sample was taken directly from the solution and measured by HPLC. The pH measurements were performed at the same temperature with the help of a microprocessor pH-meter (Hanna Instruments Deutschland GmbH, Kehl am Rhein, Germany).General procedure: The enzymatic removal of NP and TCS was performed according to Cabana et al. [25]. The reaction mixture contained EDCs (NP or TCS; 10 ppm), purified MnPs, Na-malonate buffer (50 mmol/L; pH = 4.5), MnSO4 (50 mumol/L), and 0.4 mmol/L H2O2. During NP treatment, 0.5% methanol and 0.075% Tween-80 were added to the reaction mixture to enhance the solubility of NP. The reaction was performed at 30 C with stirring at 150 r/min. For the MnP-mediator system, 0.2 mmol/L MnSO4 was added to the reaction mixture as MnP treatment. To verify that degradation was specifically caused by enzymatic oxidation, a control reaction was conducted using distilled water instead of enzyme solution. Samples were periodically collected to investigate the remaining enzymatic activities and EDC concentration.

Uses

1. Used as bacteriostat and preservative for cosmetic and detergent compositions. Antiseptic, disinfectant.
2. Anticonvulsant

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:289.5
XLogP3:5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:2
Exact Mass:287.951163
Monoisotopic Mass:287.951163
Topological Polar Surface Area:29.5
Heavy Atom Count:17
Complexity:252
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Drug Function and Efficacy

Triclosan, as the antibacterial ingredient of Xinshique, is a phenoxyphenol containing multiple chlorines, and its antibacterial spectrum is very broad. The antibacterial effects of its minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) range of about 10-2 to 10mu;g/ml include: Gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus (including Staphylococcus aureus), Streptococcus, Clostridium, Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, Moraxella, Brucella, Vibrio, Gangka, Actinomyces, Streptococcus, Congo Dermatophilus. For skin fungi (such as dermatophytes, Trichophyton, Microsporum) and molds (Candida), its antibacterial activity is weaker (MIC: 1 to 33mu;g/ml). The bacteria that are ineffective against this product are: Alcaligenes, Mycoplasma, Proteus, Sawbacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Corynebacterium, and Streptococcus hominis. Triclosan has antibacterial activity at the above low concentrations and high titers of bacteria (1mu;g/ml), which may be due to damage to the bacterial cell membrane.

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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Registered Holders

  • BASF Grenzach GmbH

    Germany Germany
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  • KUMAR ORGANIC PRODUCTS LTD

    United States United States
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  • VIVIMED LABS ALATHUR PRIVATE LTD

    United States United States
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