Through long-term research on triclosan and Triclocarban Protex, experts found that triclosan has the potential to damage the normal secretion of body hormones, induce DNA damage, and have genotoxicity.
Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical added to medicines and personal care products, has the potential to cause problems including cancer, reproductive dysfunction and developmental abnormalities. At the same time, Triclocarban Protex is also a new type of endocrine disruptor.
Triclosan has been identified as a RED-level pesticide by the U.S. Environmental Agency, and Triclocarban Protex is also listed as a mass-produced chemical substance with a potential high risk to aquatic organisms.
According to relevant studies, both triclosan and Triclocarban Protex can cause DNA breakage damage, and as the exposure dose and time of the two increase, the cell damage (OTM value) continues to increase, showing a significant dose-effect and time- effect.
However, there are still few studies on the effects of triclosan and triclocarban on human health, and further research is needed on the specific effects.
Relevant literature shows that the US FDA regularly conducts in-depth research on some commonly used chemical ingredients to understand their potential adverse effects on the human body and the environment, thereby urging companies to further develop new technologies and improve product formulations.
Although the research data of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) also shows that based on the amount of triclocarban used in personal cleaning products and the environmental exposure, it is safe to the human body and the water environment, and has no predictable adverse effects.
However, the potential risks are:
When these two substances, which are widely produced and used in human daily necessities, are discharged with sewage after being used by the products, the sewage containing triclosan or Triclocarban Protex is discharged into the environment, which may have an impact on aquatic organisms and ecology , and the pollutants in the soil may be absorbed through the roots of crops, and after being amplified by the food chain, they will be eaten by the human body. When a certain amount reaches a certain amount, it may have adverse effects on the human body.
my country’s management of cosmetics
The ban affects about 40% of the products (approximately 2,100 products) in the U.S. antibacterial bath products market.
According to foreign news reports, the regulation will be fully implemented in the United States on September 2, 2017.
In fact most manufacturers are or have reformulated their products, they will use other antimicrobial ingredients: benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, chloroxylenol instead of triclosan or triclocarban.
The three ingredients FDA said it will delay the release of the use limit concentration or ban.
The antibacterial ingredients contained in common daily necessities on the market can contain the above three types.
The definition of cosmetics in China refers to daily products that are spread on any part of the human body (skin, hair, nails, lips, etc.) by rubbing, spraying or other similar methods to achieve the purpose of cleaning, eliminating bad smell, skin care, beauty and modification. Chemicals used. Cosmetics for special purposes fall into nine categories: hair growth, hair dyeing, perming, hair removal, breast enhancement, bodybuilding, deodorant, freckle removal, and sunscreen. Other than that, they are called non-special purpose cosmetics.
Soaps and body washes are non-special purpose cosmetics. In my country, triclosan and Triclocarban Protex are listed as restricted substances or preservatives, which are allowed to be used in limited quantities.
