Basic Information

INCI Adopted Name:	Triclosan
CAS Registry No.:	3380-34-5
Molecular Formula:	C12H7Cl3O2
Molecular Weight:	289.5
Structural Formula:
Synonyms:	DP300, 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol), 2,4,4’-Trichlorine-2’-Hydroxyl Diphenyl Ether

 

Physical and Chemical Properties

Triclosan(DP300) is world widely praised as a broad spectrum, efficient, security and non-toxicity antibacterial. It is not only with good chemical stability in rather high degree, acid or alkali solution, but also shows non-toxicity and leads to no environmental pollution. It is a generally acknowledged antibacterial of specially good effect.

 

Specification

Item	Index
	Q/SH008-2014/ BP/ USP
Appearance	Fine, whitish crystalline powder
Content of active matter, % ≥	97.0~103.0
Melting point ℃	55.5~57.5
Water,  %max.	0.10
Residue on ignition %max.	0.1
Heavy Metals, %max.	0.002

 

Security

The product has been repeated practiced for long time overseas. The results show that it has no acute toxicity and no chronic toxicity, it doesn’t arose sensitivity and hypersusceptibility. Besides that, it’s with no teratogenicity, carcinogenticity, and photosensitization either. The ‘Cl’ of Triclosan has peculiar stability so that no free chlorine be released. Triclosan isn’t metabolized via liver and nephridium. It is quite safe and harmless even if add 10% more than the common dosage to lotion. So the product including Triclosan can be used for long time without harm.

 

Packing
Standard packaging includes the following:
25kg per drum, 25kg/carton
Other package sizes are available upon request.

Storage
Store in a well-ventilated, cool, dry area, out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

Period of Validity
36 months

 

Application

This product is frequently used as iatric cosmetics and buccal disinfectant products.