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Hexachlorophene, also known as Nabac, is an organochlorine compound that was once widely used as a disinfectant. The compound occurs as a white odorless solid, although commercial samples can be off-white and possess a slightly phenolic odor.
Both Phisoderm and Phisohex were removed by drugstores and retail outlet stores when the Food and Drug Administration halted the production and distribution of products containing more than 1% of hexachlorophene, in September 1972. [2] Phisoderm continued to be produced by Winthrop Laboratories, a division of Sterling Drug, in 1980.
Drugs or medicines may be withdrawn from commercial markets because of risks to patients, but also because of commercial reasons (e.g. lack of demand and relatively high production costs).
Here’s what to know about some of the most controversial food additives under the microscope and why additives are regulated differently in the U.S. Key ingredients banned in Europe but allowed ...
Hexachlorobenzene, or perchlorobenzene, is an aryl chloride and a six-substituted chlorobenzene with the molecular formula C 6 Cl 6.It is a fungicide formerly used as a seed treatment, especially on wheat to control the fungal disease bunt.
Two carcinogenic chemicals used in cleaning products and other common household goods have been banned in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a Dec. 9 press release.
In 1968 part of the facility was leased to NEPACCO, and in 1969 the facility and Hoffman-Taff was acquired by Syntex. NEPACCO operated at the site until 1972, when Hexachlorophene was banned by the FDA following a number of deaths attributed to the chemical. [10] In 1983 the EPA placed the site on the Superfund National Priorities List. [11]
Here's a look at why the dye was banned, the foods it’s found in and expert advice for families concerned about its health impacts. Meet the Experts: Stefani Sassos, M.S., ...