Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Sublimed sulphur

                                      Sublimed sulphur
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 Formula
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Molecular Weight

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Synonym
Flower of sulphur
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Physical Property
Physical state

Masses of minute rhombic crystals , mixed with a smaller proportion of amorphous particle
Colour


Odour

Faint
Taste

Faint
Solubility

Sparingly soluble in olive oil and practically insoluble in water and alcohol .
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Chemical Property



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Incompatibility



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Uses
i)                    It is a keratolytic , a mild antiseptic and a parasiticide .
ii)                   It is widely used as a dermatological agent in the form of lotions and ointments in the treatment of acne , psoriasis , ringworm , lupus erythematosus , dandruff , seborrhoeic conditions and scabies .
iii)                 Lotion of precipitated sulphur with lead acetate is used to darken grey hair .
iv)                 It is also used in homoeopathic medicine
v)                  When it is taken by mouth , sulphur is converted into alkalini sulphides  in the intestine which produce laxative effect by their irritant effect ..

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Side Effect



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Storage
It preserves in well closed container .

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