Product
Triclosan
Triclosan is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent used in some soaps, deodorants, toothpastes and treated materials where regulations permit.
- Grades / forms
- ≥ 99%
- Documents
- TDS · SDS to view and download
Overview
Triclosan inhibits bacterial growth at low levels and has been used in antibacterial soaps, deodorants and oral care, and to treat plastics and textiles.
Its use is now restricted in several markets, including consumer hand soaps in the US and many cosmetics in the EU. It is supplied for permitted applications.
Applications
- 1Deodorants (where permitted)
- 2Oral care (where permitted)
- 3Treated plastics and textiles
- 4Industrial antimicrobial uses
Specification
- Description
- Fine, whitish, crystalline powder. Melts at about 57°C.
- Solubility
- Soluble in methanol, in alcohol and in acetone. Slightly soluble in hexane. Practically insoluble in water.
- Identification (a) By IR Absorption
- The IR absorption spectrum of the sample should be concordant with the IR absorption spectrum of Triclosan working standard.
- Identification – (b) By GC RT
- The retention time of the major peak in the chromatogram of the assay preparation should correspond to that in the chromatogram of the standard preparation, as obtained in the assay.
- Water
- Not more than 0.1%
- Completeness of Solution
- A solution of 1.40 g of triclosan in 10 ml of acetone is clear.
- Related Compounds by GC – (a) Any Individual Impurity
- Not more than 0.1%
- Related Compounds by GC – (b) Total Impurities
- Not more than 0.5%
- Related Compounds by GC – (a) 4-Chlorophenol
- Not more than 50 ppm
- Related Compounds by GC – (b) 2,4-Dichlorophenol
- Not more than 10 ppm
- Related Compounds by GC – (a) 1,3,7-Trichlorodibenzo-p- dioxin
- Not more than 0.25 ppm
- Related Compounds by GC – (b) 2,8-Dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
- Not more than 0.5 ppm
- Related Compounds by GC – (c) 2,8-Dichlorodibenzofuran
- Not more than 0.25 ppm
- Related Compounds by GC – (d) 2,4,8-Trichlorodibenzofuran
- Not more than 0.5 ppm
- Neutral Impurities by GC-Mass – (a) 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p- dioxin
- Not more than 1.0 ppt
- Neutral Impurities by GC-Mass – (b) 2,3,7,8- Tetrachlorodibenzofuran
- Not more than 1.0 ppt
- Assay by GC (on Anhydrous Basis)
- Not less than 97.0% and not more than 103.0% w/w
- Residual Solvents by GC-HS – (a) Hexane
- Not more than 250 ppm
- Residual Solvents by GC-HS – (b) Tetrachloroethylene
- Not more than 100 ppm
- Additional Tests – (a) Loss on Drying
- Not more than 0.1%
- Additional Tests – (b) Iron
- Not more than 10 ppm
- Additional Tests – (c) Residue on Ignition
- Not more than 0.1%
- Additional Tests – (d) Odour
- Odourless / Mild aromatic / Phenolic / Characteristic
Specification as stated on our Technical Data Sheet, which you can download below.
Documents
PDF documents from our quality records.
Packing & storage
Packing
- 25 kg bags or fibre drums
- Sample packs for evaluation
Storage & handling
Store dry, closed and away from light.
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- SDS in destination format
- Made to your specification
- Private label packing
Questions
Triclosan, answered.
In some markets and applications only; check your local regulations.
Usually up to 0.3% where permitted.
Yes, with COA and SDS; regulatory support on request.
Yes. Cosmo Chemistry manufactures and exports Triclosan from Surat, Gujarat, India to more than 55 countries, for customers in the personal care & home care industry. Send your grade, quantity and destination port for a quotation within one business day.
Every shipment of Triclosan from Cosmo Chemistry includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Certificate of Origin, third-party pre-shipment inspection and destination-specific regulatory documentation are arranged on request.
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