Posted on March 3, 2010.
Why is triclosan in toothpaste always used if it is toxic? Triclosan is an antibacterial agent used in many personal care products in many countries.
Why did not the government, banned?
http://www.yourlawyer.com/topics/overvie ...
I'll share with you a report of Aviva Glaser
"It is a disinfectant by showing hundreds of Commons
consumer products raises serious cause
concern. The chemical, triclosan, is a synthesis,
broad-spectrum antimicrobial that in recent years has
exploded on the consumer market in a wide variety of
antibacterial soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, textiles, plastics and other products. Studies have increasingly linked triclosan to a range of health and environmental effects, irritation of the skin, allergic sensitivity, bacterial and compounded antibiotic resistant, dioxin contamination and destruction of fragile aquatic ecosystems . Concerns about triclosan have even led some manufacturers, such as Tom's of Maine, speci.c claim that their products do not contain triclosan toothpaste. According to the American Medical Association, "Despite their recent proliferation of consumer products, the use of antimicrobials such as triclosan in consumer products has not been studied thoroughly. There is no data to support their advocacy effectiveness when used in such products or any need for them ... it may be prudent to avoid the use of antimicrobial agents in consumer products ... "2 Triclosan has antibacterial mainly, but also antifungal and antiviral properties. It is marketed under the trademark Microban ® when used in plastics and clothing, and Biofresh ® when used in acrylic fi bers. Triclosan is o en used to kill bacteria on the skin and other surfaces, even if sometimes used to preserve the product against damage due to microbes.3 Antibacterials
are similar to antibiotics because they inhibit bacterial
growth. But while the purpose of antibiotics is to cure the disease, the purpose of antibacterials are to prevent the transmission of pathogenic micro-organisms.4
Triclosan has been used for over 30 years. Its uses are
Originally Ned confidence primarily to healthcare ments SE, FI RST introduced in the health care industry in a surgical scrub in 1972. ""......
Hope it helps
straight, believe me, ok ....... hehehehe .... hmmm????
Sorry, just felt I had to say.
I did not know this particular case. I can say that in the United States, under Bush, many regulatory agencies have tight budgets (the money should go to war). safety commission consumer protection has many toys to go on the shelf that are dangerous and recalled later. they are only 1 toy inspector. they need more money and staff. the chief Nancy Nord, is like Bush and do not really want a larger budget! imagine. FDA is full of problems too.
WOW I had no idea. I am surprised and a little worried. I have some health problems that could make it an issue that I should look further.
Would be listed as a triclosan indredient products mentioned, or would it be listed under another "trade" name?
Zucchini ~ thank you very useful info! :-)
As a person with multiple chemical sensitivities, I did my homework and research and discovered that while only a small percentage of people harmed by toxic ingredients in a product of these companies are still allowed to use . Sad, is not it?
