ICHTHOSULFONATE

Chemical properties

Dense, blackish-brown liquid.

The Uses of ICHTHOSULFONATE

Anti-infective.

The Uses of ICHTHOSULFONATE

ichthammol is an anti-microbial. It is a dark sulfonated shale oil obtained via the sulfation and ammoniation of a mineral deposit distillate (shale oil). Its various constituents include saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, nitrogen bases, acids, and thiophene derivatives.

Background

Ichthammol is also referred to as ammonium bituminosulfonate or ammonium bituminosulphonate. It is an ammonium salt of dark sulfonated shale oil (bituminous schists) produced via distillation of the oil followed by sulfonation and neutralization. It is available in OTC products as an active ingredient for the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and boils as it is thought to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antimycotic properties .

What are the applications of Application

Ichthammol is an antibacterial, fungicidal, antiinflammatory agent

Definition

ICHTHOSULFONATE is a complex product obtained by the sulfonation and ammoniation of the distillation product from bituminous schists. It may contain saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, nitrogen bases and thiophene derivatives.

General Description

Pale yellow or brownish-black to dark brown very viscous liquid. Strong tarry odor and a burning taste.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

AMMONIUM ICHTHOSULFONATE is incompatible with acids, alkaloids, carbonates, hydroxides and mercuric chloride. AMMONIUM ICHTHOSULFONATE is also incompatible with iodides and salts of iron and lead.

Fire Hazard

AMMONIUM ICHTHOSULFONATE is probably combustible.

Metabolism

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