On the global front, the production
of TCS has now exceeded 1500 tons per year, with Europe
being responsible for 350 tons of total production (Singer
et al., 2002). As public concern over the transmission of disease
is heightened, the use of antimicrobials is anticipated to
increase. TCS will continue to be an environmental pollutant
that warrants monitoring, especially since its transformation
products are not yet fully understood.