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Triclosan Dangers Revealed
Unfortunately, most of the nations tap water is already contaminated
with fluoride and chloride, two of the most dangerous chemicals known to
man. In the mixing of these with chemically predominate solutions,
transformations occur right in front of your eyes that are secretly
giving you health problems.
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Antibacterial soap ingredient triclosan may be harmful to humans
15 March 2007 - By David Gutierrez -
newstarget.com
Triclosan, widely used as an antibacterial ingredient in
household hand sterilization products, breaks down rapidly when
exposed to chlorinated water and produces toxic chemicals including
chloroform, according to a study published on the Environmental
Science & Technology research website As Soon As Publishable (ASAP),
suggesting that many antibacterial products may not only be
ineffective, but harmful.
What you need to know - Conventional View
• A previous study demonstrated that pure triclosan reacts with free
chlorine to produce chloroform, a toxic chemical and probable
carcinogen.
• This 2005 study led to the removal of all triclosan-containing
products from the British chain Marks & Spencer, as well as all
triclosan-containing toothpaste from stores in China.
• In the new study, the same researchers from the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University tested 16 household products, including
lotions, soaps and body washes. All the products containing triclosan
produced either chloroform or other chlorine byproducts when exposed
to tap water.
• The researchers found that people using these products would be
exposed to chloroform levels 40 percent higher than that found in tap
water.
• Triclosan decomposes into chlorine byproducts in as little as one
minute when exposed to chlorinated water at 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a
temperature commonly reached in household use. This led the
researchers to question whether triclosan-containing soaps even
provide the purported anti-bacterial benefit.
• Quote: "At fairly low levels of chlorine, the triclosan degrades
rapidly [into chlorine byproducts]." - Researcher Peter Vikesland
What
you need to know - Alternative View
Statements and opinions by Mike Adams, executive director of the
Consumer Wellness Center
• What this groundbreaking study reveals is that antibacterial
products containing triclosan are a hoax. This chemical is proving to
be a real threat to human health, and that doesn't even include the
fact that it can accelerate the breeding of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
• I strongly advise consumers to avoid purchasing antibacterial
products made with triclosan. Use natural products containing tea tree
oil or other herbal ingredients that are naturally antibacterial.
Resources you need to know
• Worldwatch Institute page on triclosan: http://www.worldwatch.org/node/1501
Bottom line
• Antibacterial ingredient triclosan degrades rapidly when exposed to
chlorinated tap water, producing potentially toxic byproducts.
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