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Thiourea

CAS Number

62-56-6

Synonym

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
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: 

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer: 
Currently listed

Cancer

Listed as causing: 
Cancer
Date of Listing: 
01/01/1988
Basis for Listing: 
State's Qualified Experts

Safe Harbor Levels

Cancer
No Significant Risk Level (NSRL): 
10 µg/day
Last NSRL/MADL Revision: 
1992

Documents, Presentations, and Publications

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