Triclosan
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It is a polychloro phenoxy phenol. Despite being used in many consumer products, beyond its use in toothpaste to prevent gingivitis, there is no evidence according to the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that triclosan provides an extra benefit to health in other consumer products. Triclosan safety is currently under review by the FDA. (Wikipedia, Trisclosan, 3/10/2011)
Recent Journal Articles
2/25/2011
Effects of the Temperature and UV Radiation on the Antimicrobial Action of Bactericidal Wood Polymer Composite (BWPC)
(26–33)Macromolecular Symposia 299-300 #1 (2011)
Fiori Júnior et al of the Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense and Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil studied the antimicrobial properties of Bactericide Wood Polymer Composite (BWPC). The composite was formulated with polypropylene (PP), wood flour from Pinus elliotis and a triclosan compound. The bactericide action is strongly affected by the time of exposure of the composite to high temperature and UV radiation. (RDC 2/25/2011)