Triclocarban

Agent Name
Triclocarban
Alternative Name
3,4,4'-Trichlorocarbanilide
CAS Number
101-20-2
Formula
C13-H9-Cl3-N2-O
Major Category
Other Uses
Triclocarban formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3,4,4'-Trichlorocarbanilide; 1-(3',4'-Dichlorophenyl)-3-(4'-chlorophenyl)urea; 3,4,4'-Trichlorodiphenylurea; CP 78416; Carbanilide, 3,4,4'-trichloro-; Cusiter; Cutisan; Genoface; N-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-N'-(4-chlorophenyl)urea; N-(4-Chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea; Procutene; Solubacter; TCC; TCC (soap bacteriostat); TCC Soap; Trichlocarban; Triclocarbanum [INN-Latin]; Trilocarban; Urea, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
White solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antiseptic in cleaning products; [Merck Index] Used for skin and mucous membrane disinfection; [Reference #1]
Comments
May cause photoallergic reactions; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [MSDSonline]
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Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
PACD (photoallergic contact dermatitis)

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