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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. chemical substances
  4. chemical compounds
  5. organic compounds
  6. coal tar
  1. Fields of Study
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. products and commodities
  5. byproducts
  6. coal tar
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. products and commodities
  5. byproducts
  6. coal tar
  1. Fields of Study
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. products and commodities
  5. byproducts
  6. coal tar
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. medical sciences
  3. toxicology
  4. products and commodities
  5. byproducts
  6. coal tar
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. toxicology
  4. products and commodities
  5. byproducts
  6. coal tar
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. products and commodities
  3. byproducts
  4. coal tar

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coal tar

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A by-product of the destructive distillation of coal used as a topical antieczematic. It is an antipruritic and keratoplastic agent used also in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions. Occupational exposure to soots, tars, and certain mineral oils is known to be carcinogenic according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/262605

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