[Occurrence, degradation and potential ecological risks of triclosan in environment.].

Triclosan (TCS) is widely used in many kinds of personal care products due to its good antibacterial properties. However, TCS can enter environment in many ways through the consumption of those personal care products, and result in a series of environmental problem. TCS and its metabolites have their own characteristics such as environmental persistence, bioaccumulation and ecological toxicity, which may bring some potential risks to the ecosystem and human health.