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Thimerosal

Thimerosal (sometimes spelled as Thimerosol) is a commonly-used preservative, used primarily in children's vaccinations. It contains 49.6% mercury. It has been in use since the 1930s.

Thimerosal has been named by critics as being a contributing factor in the onset of autism.

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