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Is Thimerosal halal?

Thimerosal: An ethylmercury-containing preservative used in some multi-dose vaccines and a few biological products. Synthetic; halal in itself. Single-dose pre-filled syringes are generally thimerosa…

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Thimerosal: An ethylmercury-containing preservative used in some multi-dose vaccines and a few biological products. Synthetic; halal in itself. Single-dose pre-filled syringes are generally thimerosa…

What the sources say

An ethylmercury-containing preservative used in some multi-dose vaccines and a few biological products. Synthetic; halal in itself. Single-dose pre-filled syringes are generally thimerosal-free.
Verified Halal An ethylmercury-containing preservative used in some multi-dose vaccines and a few biological products. Synthetic; halal in itself. Single-dose pre-filled syri… RxHalal (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NameThimerosal
Also on labels asthiomersal, ethylmercury
Additive classProcessing aid
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Thimerosal halal?

Thimerosal is classified as Verified halal. Thimerosal: An ethylmercury-containing preservative used in some multi-dose vaccines and a few biological products. Synthetic; halal in itself. Single-dose pre-filled syringes are generally thimerosa…

Is Thimerosal halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Thimerosal is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Thimerosal called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: thiomersal, ethylmercury.

Where does this page's information come from?

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