Sulfur ointment

compounded with cetyl alcohol 2%, cholesterol, diethylaminoethyl stearamide, glyceryl monostearate, lanolin, lecithin, methylparaben, peanut oil, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, stearic acid, and urea. 

Heat oils except sulfur and lanolin to 70°C. Disperse sulfur and kaolin in oil phase. 

Heat water, glycerin, and salicylic acid gently. Add to oil phase while stirring. Stir to 55°C. 

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Sulfur has long been known for its properties as a pesticide and a curative agent. Homer spoke of the pest-averting sulfur as far back as 800—1000 BC, Hippocrates (400 Bc) considered sulfur sa an antidote against plague, and Dioscorides (100 ad) used sulfur ointment in dermatology (244). In 1803, the use of a lime—sulfur protective treatment for fmit trees was reported, and in 1850 sulfur dust was used to protect foHage (245). In 1891 sulfur dust was used on soil to control onion smut (246). 

In what proportions 3%, 12%, and 15% sulfur ointments must be mixed to prepare 8% sulfur ointment ... 

Sanyal, A.K. Chowdhury, B. Baneijee, A.B. Rapid thin layer chromatographic microestimation of elemental sulfur application to complex sulfur ointments. J. AOAC Int. 1993, 76, 1152-1155. 

Suifur sulfur ointment 100 23 28 7 Very slight clouding/ discoloration expected life months to years Magnum Dow Chemical Specimen In accordance with ASTM D543-84... 

Suifur (cont) sulfur ointment 22 7 8 Resistant - no visual change observed Chemical resistance per ASTM D543 Lustrex Monsanto Specimen 50.8 mm (2 in) diameter discs... 

Salicylic acid Precipitated sulfur Hydrophilic ointment... 

Sulfur is one of the four major commodities of the chemical industry. The other three are limestone, coal, and salt. Most sulfur that is produced is used to manufacture sulfuric acid (HjSO ). Forty million tons are produced each year in the manufacture of fertilizers, lead-acid batteries, gunpowder, desiccants (drying agent), matches, soaps, plastics, bleaching agents, rubber, road asphalt binders, insecticides, paint, dyes, medical ointment, and other pharmaceutical products, among many, many other uses. Sulfur is essential to life. 

Blister/vesicant exposure is treated primarily as a thermal burn. Sulfur mustard decontamination is limited to immediate washing of exposed skin with water or soap and water, and flushing the eyes with copious amounts of water. Avoid 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution or vigorous scrubbing as they may cause deeper tissue penetration. Typical burn therapy is accomplished with antibiotic ointment, sterile dressing, and other supportive... 

Pastes Ointment-like mixtures of starch, dextrin, zinc oxide, sulfur, calcium carbonate, or other medicinal substances made into a smooth paste with glycerin, soft soap, petrolatum, lard, or other fats, and medicated with antiseptic or astringent agents, designed for external use. Early pastes, such as Pasta Glycyrrhizae and Pasta Althaeae, were internal preparations, most of which were of gum-like consistency. The modern pastes were introduced by the noted... 

No antidote is available for treatment of the sulfur component of Sulfur/ Arsenical Vesicants. BAL (Brihsh-Anti-Lewisite, dimercaprol) will alleviate some effects of the arsenical component. BAL is available as a soluhon in oil for intramuscular administration to counteract systemic effects. BAL skin ointment and BAL ophthalmic ointment are not currently manufactured. 

Wormser, U., Brodsky, B., Green, B.S., Arad-Yellin, R., and Nyska, A. (1997). Protective effect of povidone-iodine ointment against skin lesions induced by sulfur mustards and by non-mustards vesicants. Arch Toxicol 71, 165-70. 

During WWII, a concentrated effort to develop ointments for protection against sulfur mustard took place at the Chemical Warfare Service, Edgewood Arsenal, Mainland. The Army produced the M-5 protective ointment, which was manufactured in 1943 and 1944. However, because of limited effectiveness, odor, and other cosmetic characteristics, the M-5 ointment was no longer issued to soldiers by the mid-1950s. 

L Vesicants. Arsenical poisons. Like sulfur and nitrogen mustards. BAL in oil IM for systemic chelation. BAL ointment for eyes and skin. Shock after severe exposure. Hemolytic anemia, hemo-concentration. 

Sulfuric Acid Safety shower, eyewash fountain, safety goggles, face shield, approved respirator, rubber safety shoes, rubber apron. Observe victim for delayed pulmonary reaction. Wash with large amounts of water. Wash with large amounts of water. Do not use oils or ointments. 

Finally, for many years, sulfur mustard was used topically in the treatment of psoriasis in the form known as Russian Ointment (0.005% mustard-vaseline). This... 

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES noncombustible solid gradually absorbs carbon dioxide upon exposure to air reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce zinc chloride reacts with sulfuric acid to produce zinc sulfate, and it reacts with carbon monoxide or hydrogen to produce elemental zinc reacts lowly with fatty acids in oils and fats to produce lumpy masses of zinc oleate, stearate, etc. forms cement-like products when mixed with a strong solution of zinc chloride or with phosphoric acid, owing to the formation of oxy-salts hydrogen peroxide is produced when ointments containing zinc oxide and water are melted and exposed to UV light FP (NA) LFL/UFL (NA) AT (NA) HC (NA) HF (-350.5 kJ/mol crystal at 25°C) pH (6.95 American process zinc oxide, 7.37 French process zinc oxide). 

Sodium borate (or borax) is well known as a skin ointment (along with mercury, lead and sulfur). 

Properties Wh. heavy amorphous powd. sol. in nitric acid, hot cone, hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, and sulfuric acids insol. in water, most acids or alkalis R.T. m.w. 123.22 dens. 5.73 m.p. 2700 C (pure) ref. index 2.2 hardness (Mohs) 6.5 Toxicology TLV 5 mg(Zr)/m of air dust inh. is irritating to respiratory tract overexposure may cause lung granulomas ointments contg. Zr02 may cause skin lesions in some individuals ... 

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