Ichthammol Ph. Eur.
DERMATOLOGY INGREDIENT
CAS no. 8029-68-3
Ichthammol is obtained by distillation from certain bituminous schists, sulfonation of the distillate and neutralisation of the product with ammonia.
It is also called Ammonium bituminosulfonate or ammonium bituminosulphonate.
Ichthammol is widely used in various creams and ointments for treatment of dermatological diseases, mainly psoriasis and eczema. It is also used in veterinary medicine.
BHM Chemicals is a supplier of high quality Ph. Eur. grade Ichthammol suitable for use in dermatology and veterinary preparations.
Minimum order quantity: 10kg
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Identification
Acidity or alkalinity
Relative density
Sulphated ash
Dry matter:
Total ammonia:
Organic Sulphur :
Sulphur in Sulphates:
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
STORAGE
Dense, blackish-brown liquid. Miscible with water and with glycerol, slightly soluble in ethanol (96%), in fatty oils and in liquid paraffin. It forms homogeneous mixtures with wool fat and soft paraffin.
Conforms to Ph. Eur. tests
As per Ph. Eur. test: Not more than 0.2 ml of 0.02 M HCl or 0.02 M NaOH is required to change the colour of the indicator
1.040 - 1.085
Maximum 0.3%
50.0% - 56% m/m
4.5% - 7.0% m/m (dried basis)
Minimum 10.5% m/m (dried basis)
Maximum 20.0% m/m
Non-hazardous chemical
Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.
