thiomersal
Sign in to saveThiomersal (INN), or thimerosal (USAN, JAN), also sold under the name merthiolate, is an organomercury compound. It is a well-established antiseptic and antifungal agent.
Research
2,040 papers- Thiomersal-containing vaccines - a review of the current state of knowledge.Przeglad epidemiologiczny · 2015
- Thiomersal.Contact dermatitis · 1979
- Thiomersal in vaccines: is removal warranted?Drug safety · 2001
- Vaccines without thiomersal: why so necessary, why so long coming?Drugs · 2001
- [Thiomersal and immunisations].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2004
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12 sectionsContents
- History
- Synthesis
- Structure
- Uses
- Antiseptic/antifungal
- Toxicology
- General toxicity
- As an allergen
- Removal from vaccines
- Disproven autism hypothesis
- See also
- References
Thiomersal (INN), or thimerosal (USAN, JAN), also sold under the name merthiolate, is an organomercury compound. It is a well-established antiseptic and antifungal agent.
It has been used as a preservative in vaccines, immunoglobulin preparations, skin test antigens, antivenins, ophthalmic and nasal products, and tattoo inks. Despite the scientific consensus that fears about its safety are unsubstantiated, its use as a vaccine preservative has been exploited by anti-vaccination groups.