| thiocarbamide | <chemical> A photographic fixative used also in the manufacture of resins. According to the fourth annual report on carcinogens (ntp 85-002, 1985), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (merck index, 9th ed). Many of its derivatives are antithryoid agents and/or free radical scavengers. Pharmacological action: antithyroid agents, carcinogens, free radical scavengers, indicators and reagents. Chemical name: Thiourea (12 Dec 1998) |
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