Triclocarban

Why it's flagged

1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea (13) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

RestrictedEU EC — restricted

The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.

• commercial_presence
• consumer_product_presence
• cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning
• definition_level:complete
• definition_type:primary
• eu_annex:III
• eu_annex:V
• eu_cosmetic_allowed_preservative

• EUEC

  Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Rinse-off products Maximum concentration: 1.5% Other conditions: Purity criteria: 3, 3', 4, 4'-Tetrachloroazobenzene

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• EUECallowed_listedAnnex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: preservatives allowed in cosmetic products. Product types: All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash. Maximum concentration: 0,2 % Other conditions: 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… Conditions of use and warnings: For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.

  • Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: preservatives allowed in cosmetic products. Product types: All cosmetic products, with the exception of mouthwash. Maximum concentration: 0,2 % Other conditions: 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… Conditions of use and warnings: For toothpaste containing Triclocarban the following labelling is obligatory: ‘Not to be used for children under 6 years of age’.Source →
• USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 26 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Preservative, Deodorizer.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 26 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Biocide, Preservative, Deodorizer.Source →
• USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

  • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →

Evidence

No graded sources yet for Triclocarban. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.

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