What is the scientific and regulatory review of triclosan?
A scientific and regulatory review of triclosan is currently being conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). FDA is reviewing FDA-regulated products and EPA is specifically studying the potential endocrine disrupting effects of triclosan.
How much triclosan is in this dossier?
this dossier contains 0.7% triclosan by weight. This triclosan-containing bactericidal soap is only intended for use by special professional health care personnel of e.g. surgical operations. Soaps are designed and used as rinse-off products.
What is the concentration of triclosan in wastewater?
On the basis of comprehensive literature review, triclosan concentrations in the influent and effluent of wastewater treatment plants and the concentrations in receiving rivers are available. However, the majority of triclosan (approximately 95%) is used in cosmetic
What is the EC of triclosan in activated sludge?
Triclosan Activated sludge 3 hours Inhibition of respiratory rate EC 50 = 11 mg/L (n) Methyl-triclosan, main metabolite of triclosan in water / sediment systems Activated sludge Not specified 50 Inhibition of respiratory rate EC > 100 mg/L 1based on 33.1% recovery (n) nominal