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Ammonium-bitumen-sulfonate

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Cat Number

PIE-0112

CAS Number

8029-68-3

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Product Detail Description

CAS Number

8029-68-3

Synonyms

ichthyol, ichthammol, PSSO, DSSO

Molecular Formula

(C2H4O)nH2O

Standard

USP

Application

Ammonium bituminosulfonate (ichthyol or ichthammol, CAS#8029-68-3 ) is a product of natural origin obtained in the first step by dry distillation of sulfur-rich oil shale. It is used in medicine as a remedy for treating some forms of skin diseases, such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. It is commonly used in an ointment in 10% or 20% concentrate as a "drawing salve", also called "black ointment".

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