Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 A new study published on the Environmental Science & Technology research website found that triclosan, a widely used ingredient in antibacterial hand sterilization products, combines with chlorine in tap water to make the toxin chloroform. The researchers found that people using these products would be exposed to chloroform levels 40 percent higher than that found in tap water. Chloroform is a toxic chemical and a probable carcinogen. Previous studies have shown that the overuse of antibacterial soaps produces " super bacteria " that are able to survive exposure to antibacterial products. It is recommended that such products be used on limited and minimal levels. Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_4535.cfm Need Mail bonding? Go to the Mail Q & A for great tips from Answers users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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