Triclosan is the antibacterial component of liquid soap. In bar formulations, it's triclocarban, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These ingredients have been somewhat controversial.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government said Monday it has no evidence that antibacterial chemicals used in liquid soaps and washes help prevent the spread of germs, and it is reviewing research ...

A recent British study showed using soap instead of water alone killed three times as many germs. We pitted regular bar soap against antibacterial bar soap, and regular liquid soap against ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Chances are, if you’ve tried to find liquid soaps or sanitizers in local supermarkets lately – particularly those products claiming to be antibacterial – you’ve come ...

The federal government Friday banned more than a dozen chemicals long-used in antibacterial soaps, saying manufacturers failed to show they are safe and kill germs. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange ...