Triclosan

Chemical Name:

5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol

Chemical Formula:

C12 H7 Cl3 O2


Illustration of chemical composition of triclosan

Health effects: 

• Causes cancer
• Can alter hormone functioning and change the ¨good¨ bacteria in the mouth
• Weakened heart muscle function
• Altered shape of sperm
• Bone deformation

Purpose:

• Colgate Total refuses to remove triclosan since they believe it is what makes theit toothpaste better than the others
• To clean mouth as much as it can