Triclosan.
Also known as: triclosan, 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, Irgasan, Microban
An antibacterial and antifungal agent once widely used in soaps, toothpastes, and cosmetics.
Global status.
How triclosan is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
100% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Banned in OTC antiseptic hand washes (2016); still allowed in toothpaste and other cosmetics.
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Banned in most cosmetics; permitted only in toothpaste, hand soap, body soap at max 0.3%.
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Mirrors EU; limited to specific product types at max 0.3%.
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Max 0.03% in mouthwash and 0.3% in other cosmetics.
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Permitted as preservative at max 0.1%.
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Permitted at max 0.3% in select categories.
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Permitted with limits; under ongoing review.
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Permitted at max 0.3% per Safety Technical Standards.
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Permitted at max 0.3% per ANVISA.
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Permitted with limits under BIS standards.
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Permitted at max 0.3% in select types, harmonized with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Other manufacturers historically marketed its antibacterial and antifungal properties as an added hygiene benefit.
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Triclosan in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use triclosan. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.