Precipitated Sulphur

Precipitated Sulphur
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32.60
2	Synonym	Milk of sulphur ,
3	Physical Property	Physical state Soft powder which is amorphous and not gritty Colour Greyish yellow or pale greenish yellow Odour Odourless Taste Tasteless Solubility Soluble in carbon disulphide and insoluble in water and alcohol .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is a mild antiseptic , parasiticides , used in e treatment of acne and scabies ii)                   Sulphur ointment is used as a superficial fungicidal . iii)                 It is a mild laxative . iv)                 Sulphur is used in the treatment of abnormal secretion of sebum from sebaceous glands producing oily or scaly skin v)                  It also loosen or soften horny , scaly sites from the skin .
7	Side Effect
8	Storage	It preserves in well closed container .