Beauty · Endocrine disruptors

Is Triclocarban Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Triclocarban is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (endocrine disruptors).

INCI name Triclocarban. CAS 101-20-2.

Is Triclocarban banned in the EU?

EU status	Restricted
US status	Allowed
Risk level	high
Where it shows up	antibacterial soap, deodorant
CAS number	101-20-2

Triclocarban (Triclocarban) is an antibacterial agent.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

An endocrine disruptor banned from US antibacterial soaps and restricted in the EU.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Triclocarban banned in the EU?

Triclocarban is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Triclocarban in US cosmetics?

Yes — Triclocarban can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Triclocarban?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Triclocarban automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Triclocarban?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Triclocarban.

Is Triclocarban in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Triclocarban or other ingredients banned overseas.

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