Biomaterial Database

[On the 3,4-benzopyrene content of coal tar]. 1966

V Masek

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D003033	Coal Tar	A by-product of the destructive distillation of coal used as a topical antieczematic. It is an antipruritic and keratoplastic agent used also in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions. Occupational exposure to soots, tars, and certain mineral oils is known to be carcinogenic according to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985) (Merck Index, 11th ed).	Clinitar,Estar,Tar, Coal
D001580	Benzopyrenes	A class of chemicals that contain an anthracene ring with a naphthalene ring attached to it.	Benzpyrene

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