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What are the risks in using triclosan?
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Triclosan risks: At this time, the fda is unsure of the risks triclosan poses to humans. If ingested, it might adversely effect thyroid function. Their is also a theoretical risk of triclosan combining with chlorine in drinking water to form chloroform, a probable cancer causing agent.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Triclosan: Triclosan is an antimicrobial ingredient in products like hand soap, toothpaste, cleaning products, fabric, toys, kitchenware and industrial pesticides. Triclosan has been classified as an endocrine-disrupting compound, is antibiotic-resistant and causes other health and environmental problems. http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/260405/.
Answered 3/18/2013
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