Products That Contain Triclosan
Posted By Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 29, 2006
If you are not yet aware of the potential dangers of triclosan, you should know that this antibacterial agent has been strongly linked to the following effects on human health:
* Abnormalities with the endocrine system, particularly with thyroid hormone signaling
* Weakening of the immune system
* Birth defects
* Uncontrolled cell growth
* Unhealthy weight loss
Although triclosan is best known for its presence in many brands of antibacterial soap, it is also found in a wide variety of personal care and household products. According to BeyondPesticides.org, triclosan is found in the following products:
Soaps:
* Dial® Liquid Soap
* Softsoap® Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
* Tea Tree Therapy™ Liquid Soap
* Provon® Soap
* Clearasil® Daily Face Wash
* Dermatologica® Skin Purifying Wipes
* Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser
* DermaKleen™ Antibacterial Lotion Soap
* Naturade Aloe Vera 80® Antibacterial Soap
* CVS Antibacterial Soap
* pHisoderm Antibacterial Skin Cleanser
Dental Care:
* Colgate Total®; Breeze™ Triclosan Mouthwash
* Reach® Antibacterial Toothbrush
* Janina Diamond Whitening Toothpaste
Cosmetics:
* Supre® Café Bronzer™
* TotalSkinCare Makeup Kit
* Garden Botanika® Powder Foundation
* Mavala Lip Base
* Jason Natural Cosmetics
* Blemish Cover Stick
* Movate® Skin Litening Cream HQ
* Paul Mitchell Detangler Comb
* Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor Plus Gloss
* Dazzle
Deodorant:
* Old Spice High Endurance Stick Deodorant
* Right Guard Sport Deodorant
* Queen Helene® Tea Trea Oil Deodorant and Aloe Deodorant
* Nature De France Le Stick Natural Stick Deodorant
* DeCleor Deodorant Stick
* Epoch® Deodorant with Citrisomes
* X Air Maximum Strength Deodorant
Other Personal Care Products:
* Gillette® Complete Skin Care MultiGel Aerosol Shave Gel
* Murad Acne Complex® Kit®
* Diabet-x™ Cream
* T.Taio™ sponges and wipes
* Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel
First Aid:
* SyDERMA® Skin Protectant plus First Aid Antiseptic
* Solarcaine®
* First Aid Medicated Spray;
Nexcare™ First Aid
* Skin Crack Care
* First Aid/Burn Cream
* HealWell® Night Splint
* 11-1X1: Universal Cervical Collar with Microban
Kitchenware:
* Farberware® Microban Steakknife Set and Cutting Boards
* Franklin Machine Products FMP Ice Cream Scoop SZ 20 Microban
* Hobart Semi-Automatic Slicer
* Chix® Food Service Wipes with Microban
* Compact Web Foot® Wet Mop Heads
Computer Equipment:
* Fellowes Cordless Microban Keyboard and Microban Mouse Pad
Clothes:
* Merrell Shoes
* Sabatier Chef's Apron
* Dickies Socks
* Fruit of the Loom Socks
* Biofresh® Socks
Children's Toys:
* Playskool® :
o Stack 'n Scoop Whale
o Rockin' Radio
o Hourglass
o Sounds Around Driver
o Roll 'n' Rattle Ball
o Animal Sounds Phone
o Busy Beads Pal
o Pop 'n' Spin Top
o Lights 'n' Surprise Laptop
Other:
* Bionare® Cool Mist Humidifier
* Microban® All Weather Reinforced Hose
* Thomasville® Furniture
* Deciguard AB Ear Plugs
* Bauer® 5000 Helmet
* Aquatic Whirlpools
* Miller Paint Interior Paint
* QVC® Collapsible 40-Can Cooler
* Holmes Foot Buddy™ Foot Warmer
* Blue Mountain Wall Coverings
* California Paints®
* EHC AMRail Escalator Handrails
* Dupont™ Air Filters
* Durelle™ Carpet Cushions
* Advanta One Laminate Floors
* San Luis Blankets
* J Cloth® towels
* JERMEX mops
Source: BeyondPesticides.org
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triclosan
Hey I didn't see it on the list, but triclosan is also in Bath and Body Works Anti-Bacterial Moisturizing Hand Lotions . . . YIKES!
triclosan
triclosan is the only effective treatment of an unknown skin condition that i have. its the only thing that works at keeping the outbreaks from spreading, that i have found so far.
I did a Google search on
I did a Google search on "triclosan" and from reading, apparently this info warnings have been out since as early as 2001. If our FDA and EPA report the dangers of this so-called chemical, then why are these products and others noted {Colgate, ...} STILL on the shelves?
Triclosan scares
Well, I completely realize people being concerned about breeding these "super bugs", but things can be carried too far. A little information is dangerous.
Did you know that triclosan is naturally in breast milk? Hmm... does this mean that breast milk should be banned? Of course not!
There are uses for which antimicrobial protection is a good thing. Triclosan used in its liquid form for hand soaps have been proven unnecessary. However, used in certain products, there are huge benefits.
Let's wake up, remain vigilant, and really get the facts before condemning something with very little information about it. If something which is outdoors has Microban in it where a bird or other animal may come in contact with it, I would want the protection. Would contracting bird flu, or something worse be better than the potential contact with a dried form of triclosan? No!
It's about time everyone accept responsibility for learning more about what they speak of. Otherwise, let others with the info get on the soapbox and spread the truth. Only then, can we all make educated decisions.
Triclosan in breast milk
Triclosan is not "naturally" in breast milk. It ends up in breast milk due to the mothers exposer and ingestion of it.
As you said, it's about time everyone eccept responsibility for learning more about what they speak of.
Get your facts straight
Get your facts straight before calming people about the use of a dangerous chemical.
Dr. kim has posted this post
Dr. kim has posted this post for our own good. Since he has taken the effort to compile a list, the least we can do is to be thankful. In this day & age where everything seems to be harmful, I think a little caution would work. After all, whatever is on the list has substitutes. There's no such one thing that we all cannot live without.
Triclosan in breastmilk
As a biologist, I felt compelled to point out that the study of triclosan in breastmilk (Sci Total Environ. 2006 Dec 15;372(1):87-93. Epub 2006 Sep 26) did not contend that it is naturally present there- rather, they found that some of the mothers were using, at home, products containing triclosan. Their triclosan concentration was greatest. The other mothers were probably encountering sources in their environments outside or unidentified sources within their homes. I don't believe there is any scientific contention that this substance is naturally produced by the human body, but there is evidence that it is harmful.
Triclosan in Deodorant
I just purchased Arm & Hammer's Essentials natural deodorant. Although it is paraben and aluminum free it does contain triclosan.
try more natural deodorant
try more natural deodorant such as put a little coconut oil on finger tips and sprinkle with small amount of baking soda and rub into armpit. It works for me
It's good to be informed
It's good to be informed through a *variety* of google web articles and form your own opinions and react accordingly. (Another site reported that the Canadian govt attempted to ban triclosan last year.) I stumbled across the topic in researching a horrible rash on my hands. It would start to go away and then come back. Even the gentlest unscented handcreams would burn. I had to use olive oil & socks at night. I now believe it's the triclosan antibacterial soap in the restrooms at work (installed in response to H1N1 and avoiding staff sick leave. :)) I smelled the soap and it is horrible! Burned my nose and made my eyes water. Can't believe I never noticed it before. The rash is spreading up my wrists, although not where my watch band is. So I've switched to method handsoap (target) - triclosan-free. Personally, I think the less ingested and *absorbed* chemicals, the better. At one time people thought lead in paint, asbestos shingles and highly flamable pj's for kids was a good idea. Research and form your own opinions....
triclosan
i have been using Old Spice High Endurance deodrant for years and have never seen Triclosan mentioned on the packaging.
Thomasville Furniture
I contacted Thomasville Furniture and they told me that Triclosan is not used in any of their products except possibly in health care contracts where some of their chair fabrics must resist germs. Just make sure you all check your sources before avoiding all products put out by companies who may be named on this list.
Actually ALL dial soap has
Actually ALL dial soap has triclosan, even if it does not show up on the list on ingredients.