TRICLOSAN is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under California AB 2762 (Banned).
TRICLOSAN
Safety grade: F
This preservative is permitted in EU cosmetics with a maximum concentration limit and usage restrictions under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must meet these conditions.
This ingredient works as a deodorant by reducing odor-causing bacteria and also acts as a preservative to prevent microbial contamination in the product itself.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Health Canada — Restricted
- California AB 2762 — Banned
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
- EU COSING — Restricted use
- EU COSING — Restricted use
Last verified: June 9, 2026
Safer alternatives to TRICLOSAN
- PHENOXYETHANOL — Grade B**. Broad-spectrum preservative that prevents microbial growth in formulations.
- POTASSIUM SORBATE — Grade B. Preservative system that inhibits bacteria and fungi in cosmetic products.
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A. Antimicrobial preservative that reduces odor-causing bacteria in deodorant formulas.
Other Preservative ingredients
- SODIUM BENZOATE — Grade C
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- BENZOIC ACID — Grade C**
- METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE — Grade C
- METHYLPARABEN — Grade C
- SALICYLIC ACID — Grade C**