Nomination Summary for Triclosan [3380-34-5] (N20344)
Nominated Substances: Triclosan
Nomination Date: 08/05/2003
Nominator: Private Individual
Rationale: Triclosan, commonly found in consumer and personal care products is contaminated with dioxins and furans and concern that its wide-spread use is resulting in microbial resistance which may result in the development of "super" pathogens. Widespread use in consumer products; frequent and long-term exposure for all age groups; lack of adequate toxicity data for dermal exposures
NTP Principles: not specified