Thiabendazole (Thiabendazole, arbotect, mertect, mintezol, tec, tetusim, trezaderm, E233) is an antiparasitic and fungicidal agent.
Chemical formula C10H7N3S.
It is mainly used in the fight against mold of vegetables and fruits.
As a preservative, food additive number E233, to preserve freshness.
On the territory of our country, this additive is not included in the list of approved applications.
In medicine, it is used for poisoning metals with lead, mercury, antimony.
Also as an anthelmintic for the treatment of humans and animals.
It is low-toxic at high doses.
Side effects nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes and skin, dark urine, fever, fatigue.
It is not a mutagen or a carcinogen.