Dodecyl mercaptan

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Where is Dodecyl mercaptan found?

Dodecyl mercaptan is found in the manufacturing process of styrene/butadiene latex for use in carpet and paper industries.

How can you avoid contact with Dodecyl mercaptan?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1-Dodecyl mercaptan
• 1-Mercaptododecane
• 4-01-00-01851 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
• AI3-07577
• BRN 0969337
• CCRIS 743
• Dodecyl mercaptan
• Dodecyl mercaptan (VAN)
• EINECS 203-984-1
• HSDB 1074
• Lauryl mercaptan
• Lauryl mercaptide
• M-Dodecyl mercaptan
• M-Lauryl mercaptan
• NCI-C60935
• NSC 814
• Pennfloat M
• Pennfloat S
• n-Dodecanethiol
• n-Dodecyl mercaptan
• n-Lauryl mercaptan

What are some products that may contain Dodecyl mercaptan?

A clinician's point of view.

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