Triclosan

**Definition:** A diphenyl ether derivative used in cosmetics and toilet soaps as an antiseptic. It has some bacteriostatic and fungistatic action.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.355.726.900 - D02.455.426.559.389.657.654.900

**Synonyms:** - 2,4,4'-Trichloro-2'-Hydroxydiphenyl Ether - 2-Hydroxy-2',4,4'-trichlorodiphenyl Ether