Ecological Effects of Triclosan and Its Transport and Transformation in the Environment
三氯生的生态效应及其在环境中的迁移转化

Triclosan, an antimicrobial agent and bactericide, has been incorporated into a broad array of personal care products and consumer products. Studies showed that triclosan, which was found in different types of environmental matrix and in biological samples, was highly lipophilic, persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. Great concerns were raised about the potential hazard of triclosan to the environment and human health. Based on the summaries of the current world-wide researches on triclosan, this paper reviewed the current occurrence and distribution, ecotoxicological effects and biodegradation of triclosan in the environment, and particularly focused on the environmental toxicity and mechanism of antimicrobial action of triclosan, and the antimicrobial resistance induced by triclosan. Finally, the future research directions were prospected.