Thiourea
CAS Number
62-56-6Synonym
AI3-03582; Caswell No. 855; Isothiourea; Pseudothiourea; Sulourea; Thiocarbmate; Thiocarbamide; Beta-thiopseudourea; 2-thiourea; THU; EPA Pesticide Code: 080201
Occurrence/Use
Production of thiourea dioxide, leaching of gold and silver ores, copper refining, dyes; component in diazo paper and animal hide glue; catalyst in synthesis of fumaric acid; synthesis of pharmaceuticals and pesticides; photographic toning agent
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Proposition 65 NSRLs/MADLs |
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| Inhalation Unit Risk (μg/cubic meter)-1: | 2.1 E-5 |
| Inhalation Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 7.2 E-2 |
| Oral Slope Factor (mg/kg-day)-1: | 7.2 E-2 |
| Comments/References: |
OEHHA 1992. Expedited Cancer Potency Values and Proposed Regulatory Levels for Certain Proposition 65 Carcinogens. |
Proposition 65
Chemical Status
| Cancer: | Currently listed |
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Cancer
| Listed as causing : | Listed as causing: Cancer |
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Safe Harbor Levels
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| Last NSRL/MADL Revision: | 1992 |
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