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Concept information

Término preferido

coal tar

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • 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.

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URI

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

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