Chemical formula: C₁₂H₇Cl₃O₂ Molecular mass: 289.542 g/mol PubChem compound: 5564
Triclosan is a chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic.
Triclosan is effective against Gram-positive and most Gram-negative bacteria.
Triclosan has proven efficacy against Stapylococcus aureus, the principal causative organism in infected eczemas.
Studies of triclosan after cutaneous use showed minimal absorption.
Triclosan is not reported to be genotoxic in bacterial and mammalian test systems.
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