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Agent Name Thiabendazole
CAS Number 148-79-8
Formula C10-H7-N3-S
Major Category Other Uses
Synonyms Tebuzate; Thibenzole 200; Benzimidazole, 2-(4-thiazolyl)-; 2-(4-Thiazolyl)-benzimidazole; 2-(Thiazol-4-yl)benzimidazole; Mintezol; Tecto; APL-luster; Mertect; Arbotect; Merteck; TBZ; 2-(4-Thiazolyl)-1H-benzimidazole; 4-(2-Benzimidazolyl)thiazole; 2-(4`-Thiazolyl)benzimidazole; Bovizole; Eprofil; Equizole; Lombristop; Mertec; Mertect 160; Metasol TK-100; Mintesol; Minzolum; MK 360; Mycozol; Nemapan; Omnizole; Polival; Storite; TBDZ; Tecto 60; Tecto RPH; Thiaben; Thiabenzazole; Thibenzole ATT; Top form wormer; Thiprazole; 2-(1,3-Thiazol-4-yl)benzimidazole; Biogard; RPH; Tobaz; Bioguard; Thiobendazole; Tiabendazole; [ChemFinder]
Category Animal Feed Additives
Sources/Uses Used to treat roundworm infections in animals and humans; also added to animal feed; [Kanerva, p. 1173] Used as a paint biocide; [Adams, p. 475]
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis reported in feed mill workers; [Kanerva, p. 1173] Ingestion of high doses can cause hepatic injury. [Zimmerman, p. 412]
Reference Link Occupational dermatitis in animal feed mill workers
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Reference Link EXTOXNET PIP - THIABENDAZOLE
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Hepatotoxin Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: THIABENDAZOLE  
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