hexachlorophene
noun
hexa·chlo·ro·phene
ˌhek-sə-ˈklȯr-ə-ˌfēn 
: a powdered phenolic bacteria-inhibiting agent C13H6Cl6O2
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Hurtado recommends staying away from ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, silicone, isopropyl alcohol, phthalates, and hexachlorophene.
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Casey Clark, SELF, 6 June 2022
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hexachlorophene
noun
hexa·chlo·ro·phene
-ˈklōr-ə-ˌfēn, -ˈklȯr-
: a powdered phenolic bacteria-inhibiting agent C13Cl6H6O2
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