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ethoxyquin
A chemical preservative originally used as a pesticide. Animal studies link it to liver damage and tumors. FDA has asked manufacturers to voluntarily reduce usage.
Other common names: ethoxyquine, EMQ, santoquin, 乙氧基喹啉, エトキシキン
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Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, veterinary literature. For reference only, not medical advice. If poisoning is suspected, seek veterinary care immediately.