A
Food preservatives
B
Fruit-ripening substances
C
Reused plastic containers
D
Toiletries
Correct answer: (d) Toiletries
Explanation
- A
Food preservatives
Food preservatives. Not the main listed use.
- B
Fruit-ripening substances
Fruit-ripening. That is ethylene / carbide.
- C
Reused plastic containers
Reused plastic. Not a triclosan story.
- D
Toiletries
Toiletries. Antibacterial soaps, toothpastes, some cosmetics.
Summary. Official key is (d) toiletries. Triclosan was widely added to soaps, toothpastes and other personal-care products; long high exposure is the toxicology worry.
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