Antibacterial Soap (Triclosan)
Hand and body washes marketed as antibacterial.
63Low burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapPlain soap and water — equally effective for everyday handwashing
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 86.2Chemical hazard 3 × 4.6−13.8
- 76Everyday exposure 3 × 3.4−10.2
- 63Persistence 5 × 2.6−13
- LowThe band63 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 3/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 3/10 |
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| Persistence | 5/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Triclosan is a persistent antimicrobial with no proven benefit over plain soap for home use, and it ends up in waterways. Regulators have already pulled it from many products.
Evidence strength: strong
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