Merthiolate

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:brand
disinfectant
gptkbp:activeIngredient thimerosal
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs thimerosal
gptkbp:chemicalClass gptkb:sodium_ethylmercurithiosalicylate
gptkbp:color red
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:sulfur
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
mercury
sodium
ethyl group
gptkbp:declineInUse due to mercury concerns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merthiolate
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Eli_Lilly_and_Company
gptkbp:introducedIn 1927
gptkbp:marketedAs topical antiseptic
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor use in newborns
use in pregnant women
gptkbp:regulates restricted in some countries
gptkbp:sideEffect allergic reaction
skin irritation
gptkbp:usedFor disinfecting minor cuts
preventing infection
gptkbp:wasCommonlyUsedIn vaccines (as preservative)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thimerosal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7