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Triclosan

Hazardous Classification (according to GHS)

HAZARDOUS

CAS Number

3380-34-5

Signal Word

DANGER

Hazard Pictograms

GHS06 - Skull and crossbones - Fatal or toxic if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin. — GHS06 – Skull and crossbones – Fatal or toxic if swallowed, inhaled or in contact with skin.

Hazard Statements & Categories

H315 Causes skin irritation (Class: Corrosion/irritation – Skin, Category 2)
H319 Causes serious eye irritation (Class: (Corrosion) Damage/irritation – Eye, Category 2A)
H331 Toxic if inhaled (Class: Acute Toxicity – Inhalation, Category 3)
H335 May cause respiratory irritation (Class: Specific Target Organ Toxicity – respiratory irritation – Single exposure, Category 3)

Other names

2,4,4′-Trichloro-2′-hydroxy-diphenyl-ether
5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol
Microban
Irgasan DP-300
Lexol 300
Ster-Zac
Cloxifenolum
Biofresh

What It Does

Not entered.

Notes

Some call Triclocarban a close cousin of Triclosan.

Information Sources

https://hcis.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/HazardousChemical/Details?chemicalID=4810

Last Updated

October 14, 2025

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