Project #2902

Triclosan Reactivity in Chlorinated and Monochloraminated Waters

$165,567
Completed
Principal Investigator
Peter
Vikesland
Research Manager
Jian Zhang, PE, Ph.D.
Contractor
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products (EDCs & PPCPs)

Abstract

Studies the reaction of triclosan, a commonly used anti-microbial agent in personal care products, with free chlorine and monochloramine. Characterizes the kinetics, mechanism, and products of interactions, evaluates the influence of water quality on the reaction rates, and develops mechanistic models that describe the reactions occurring. Published in 2006.