TRICLOCARBAN
TRICLOCARBAN
Triclocarban is a synthetic ingredient used as a preservative and masking agent in cosmetic formulations. It prevents microbial proliferation and helps to mask undesirable odors.
PreservativeMaskingRestricted useCMR-classifiedEndocrine disruptor (suspected)Subject to controversy
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Preservative — Limits the growth of micro-organisms to preserve the product.
Masking — Reduces or masks an unwanted odour.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| ECHA — plan d’action continu communautaire (CoRAP) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Reprotoxique — confirmé |
| Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Perturbateur endocrinien — suspecté |
| Endocrine Disruptor Lists (autorités UE, edlists.org) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT | Risque environnemental — suspecté |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max 1.5 % in Rinse-off products — Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene |
| European Commission — Annex V (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Authorised preservative (Annex V) — max 0,2 % in All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash. — For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’. — Purity criteria: 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm 3,3',4,4'-Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm Not to be used in toothpaste intended for children under 6 years of age. Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the conditions may, provided that they comply with the conditions applicable on 23 April 2024, be placed on the Union market until 31 December 2024 and, if they have already been placed on the market before that date, continue to be made available on the Union market until 31 October 2025. |
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Products
Products containing it
Statistics
In Lou’s database
1
product listed
| Most frequent categories | Shaving & beard |
| Most frequent brands | No Bacter |
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