Antibacterial Soap (Triclosan)
Low burden — Antibacterial Soap (Triclosan) is a relatively low-burden choice.
Hand and body washes marketed as antibacterial.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 63 places antibacterial soap (triclosan) in the Low band. 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is antibacterial soap (triclosan) a toxic exposure?
Antibacterial Soap (Triclosan) has a Detox Score of 63 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. 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.
What is a safer alternative to antibacterial soap (triclosan)?
A lower-exposure swap for antibacterial soap (triclosan) is: Plain soap and water — equally effective for everyday handwashing. 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.