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  • One thing Dr. Naidenko did remind me of is that many of the soaps we use that advertise their anti-bacterial or anti-microbial properties contain a chemical called Triclosan, which is a thyroid disruptor.

    Sanitizing and driving don’t mix 2009

  • Recent research also shows the antimicrobial Triclosan, which is found in antibacterial soaps, might in low concentrations inhibit the growth of some wetland plants.

    News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio 2009

  • Recent research also shows the antimicrobial Triclosan, which is found in antibacterial soaps, might in low concentrations inhibit the growth of some wetland plants.

    News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio 2009

  • Recent research also shows the antimicrobial Triclosan, which is found in antibacterial soaps, might in low concentrations inhibit the growth of some wetland plants.

    News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio 2009

  • Some soaps contain Methylisothiazolinone, which can cause nerve cell death, while others contain Triclosan, which is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency as a pesticide.

    BC Bloggers 2008

  • First, of all, sponges carry chemicals like Triclosan which is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent.

    BC Bloggers 2009

  • First, of all, sponges carry chemicals like Triclosan which is an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent.

    Progressive Bloggers 2009

  • The problem is that the most common ingredient in these products is Triclosan.

    Sloan Barnett: Germs Don't Have to Be the Enemy Sloan Barnett 2011

  • Join me in telling the EPA we're tired of finding Triclosan in our household products by supporting the Citizens Petition for a Ban on Triclosan.

    Sloan Barnett: Germs Don't Have to Be the Enemy Sloan Barnett 2011

  • Research suggests that Triclosan creates resistance in bacteria.

    Sloan Barnett: Germs Don't Have to Be the Enemy Sloan Barnett 2011

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