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Triclosan
An antibacterial additive largely phased out of US soaps and a hard no for modern clean toothpaste shopping.
01. What it is
What it is
A broad-spectrum antimicrobial previously used in some toothpastes and washes.
02. Why it’s used
Why it’s used
Plaque/gingivitis marketing claims in older premium formulas.
03. The concern
The concern
Endocrine and environmental concerns; FDA scrutiny of consumer antiseptic washes changed the landscape.
04. Our take
Our take
Disqualifying if present. Check legacy memories against current labels; brands reformulate.
05. Found in
Brands we reviewed
None of the currently ranked pastes are tagged with this glossary entry.
No ranked brands listed.
06. Sources
Further reading
Third-party citations, not studies we ran.