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ethylmercury an organic radical used extensively in agriculture as a basis for fungicides. ethylmercury chloride this antifungal seed dressing is capable of causing organic mercury poisoning. ethylmercury iodide used in agriculture as a fungicidal seed dressing. Can cause mercury poisoning. ethylmercury phosphate used as a fungistatic seed dressing; seed consumed by animals or humans causes organic mercury poisoning. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| However, thimerosal contains ethylmercury, which at high levels can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders. Since the 1950s, vaccines have contained thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative that breaks down to ethylmercury and thio-salicylate in the body. Reports have indicated that infants can receive ethylmercury (in the form of thimerosal) at or above the U. |
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