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Thiomersal

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Thiomersal

Catalogue No BSCHM-020T
Mol. Formula 2-(C2H5HgS)C6H4CO2Na
Mol. Weight 404.81
Size 10 GM | 25 GM | 100 GM | 1 KG
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SKU: BSCHM-020T Categories: ,

Thiomersal (INN), or thimerosal (USAN, JAN), is an organomercury compound. This compound is a well-established antiseptic and antifungal agent.

Thiomersal, 97%
Synonyms 2-(Ethylmercuriomercapto)benzoic acid sodium salt, Ethylmercurithiosalicylic acid sodium salt, Mercury-([o-carboxyphenyl]thio)ethyl sodium salt, Sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate
Categories Biochemicals & reagents, Carbohydrates A to Z
Assay 97-101%
Appearance (Form) Crystalline powder
Appearance (Colour) White to pale cream
Melting Point 234-237 °C (dec.)(lit.)
HSN Code 28539010

Thiomersal - used as a preservative in a number of biological and drug products, including many vaccines, to help prevent potentially life threatening contamination with harmful microbes. Thiomersal, - used as a preservative in vaccines, immunoglobulin preparations, skin test antigens, antivenins, ophthalmic and nasal products, and tattoo inks.  Thiomersal - used as an antibacterial and antifungal.  Thiomersal - used as a topical antiseptic on skin and mucous membranes. Thiomersal - used as a preservative in pharmaceuticals as well as research.

  • Symbol GHS06GHS08GHS09 GHS06, GHS08, GHS09
  • Signal word Danger
  • Hazard statements H300-H310-H330-H373-H410
  • Precautionary statements P260-P264-P273-P280-P284-P301 + P310
  • Personal Protective Equipment Eye shields, Face shields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type
  • Hazard Codes T+,N
  • Risk Statements 26/27/28-33-50/53
  • Safety Statements 13-28-36-45-60-61
  • RIDADR UN 2025 6.1/PG 3
  • WGK Germany 3
  • Flash Point(F) 482 °F
  • Flash Point(C) 250 °C