Thiourea is used as a photographic fixing agent, as well as, an antioxident in the manufacture of rubber, especially neoprene. It is also used as a coating in some copy papers to prevent yellowing.
Always check product labels and use only ingredient labeled products that do not list this chemical or its synonyms.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
Dibutylthiourea (DBTU)
Diethylthiourea (DTU)
Dimethylthiourea
Dimethylthiourea (DMTU)
Diphenylthiourea (DPTU)
Ethylbutylthiourea (EBTU)
Ethylenethiourea (ETU)
N,N-Diethylurea
Tetramethyl thiuram disulfide
Thiocarbamide
Thiourea
Possible Occupational Exposures:
Photographic Process machine Operator
Metal Plating Machine Operators
Janitors
Drafting Occupations
Chemical Technicians
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Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Adhesive tape backing
Blue prints
Diazo Copy paper
Elastic in clothing
Equipment for handling/dumping oil at sea
Fire protection suits
Glue remover.
Industrial detergents
Metal pickling solutions
Neoprene foam weather strips used in cars
Paint remover
Photography
Shoes insoles
Silver polish
Textile cutting patterns duplicated by Diazo paper processing
Textiles
Wet suits
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.