Definitions for triclosan
tri·closan

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1. triclosannoun

   A potent wide-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal agent, molecular formula CHCO.

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1. Triclosan

   Triclosan (sometimes abbreviated as TCS) is an antibacterial and antifungal agent present in some consumer products, including toothpaste, soaps, detergents, toys, and surgical cleaning treatments. It is similar in its uses and mechanism of action to triclocarban. Its efficacy as an antimicrobial agent, the risk of antimicrobial resistance, and its possible role in disrupted hormonal development remains controversial. Additional research seeks to understand its potential effects on organisms and environmental health. Triclosan was developed in 1966. A 2006 study recommended showering with 2% triclosan as a regimen in surgical units to rid patients' skin of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). While finding benefit for consumers and no proven risk to human health, but assumed risk of antibiotic resistance, in December 2017, the FDA announced that "consumer antiseptic washes" containing triclosan or 23 other ingredients marketed as antimicrobials were prohibited without pre-market approval. The FDA did find that triclosan in Colgate Total toothpaste helped prevent gingivitis.

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1. Triclosan

   Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is a polychloro phenoxy phenol. Though many products contain triclosan, there is no evidence according to the Food and Drug Administration that triclosan provides an extra benefit to health beyond its anti-gingivitis effect in toothpaste. However, studies by the Environmental Protection Agency found triclosan to be an effective antibacterial. Triclosan safety is currently under review by the FDA and Health Canada.

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1. Triclosan

   A diphenyl ether derivative used in cosmetics and toilet soaps as an antiseptic. It has some bacteriostatic and fungistatic action.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of triclosan in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of triclosan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of triclosan in a Sentence

1. Allison Aiello:

   There's no good evidence that triclosan-containing products have a benefit.

2. Janet Woodcock:

   We finalized the FDA's previous determination that 28 active ingredients, including triclosan and benzethonium chloride, are not eligible for evaluation under the FDA's OTC Drug Review for use in consumer antiseptic rubs.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Triclosan
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triclosan
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=triclosan