Thiomersal

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title: Thiomersal
text: Thiomersal (INN), or thimerosal, also sold under the name merthiolate is an organomercury compound. It is a well-established antiseptic and antifungal agent. The pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly and Company named it Merthiolate. It has been used as a preservative in vaccines, immunoglobulin preparations, skin test antigens, antivenins, ophthalmic and nasal products, and tattoo inks. In spite of the scientific consensus that fears about its safety are unsubstantiated, its use as a vaccine pre
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description: Organomercury antiseptic and antifungal agent
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date created: 2003-05-05T18:38:13Z
date modified: 2024-08-30T19:33:36Z
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