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    This document provides information about sulfurated potash, including its synonyms, physical properties, solubility, preparation process, and uses. Sulfurated potash is not a true chemical compound and is composed of potassium polysulfides and potassium thiosulfate. It has a bitter, acrid taste and decomposes when exposed to air. It is freely soluble in water. Sulfurated potash is prepared by mixing sulfur and potassium carbonate and heating them to produce a melt. It is rarely used internally but can be used in a 10% ointment to treat skin conditions like acne, scabies, and ringworm due to its parasiticide and scabicide properties.

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    SULFURATED POTASH

    GROUP 7:
    LEAO
    LUCAS
    MIKE
    NAYUSAN
    OGOC
    QUIAMBAO

    SULFURATED POTASH
    Synonyms:

    Liver of Sulfur
    Potassa sulfurata
    Sulfurated potassa
    Hepar sulfuris

    not a true chemical compound


    Composed chiefly of Potassium polysulfides and
    Potassium thiosulfate
    Contains not less than 12.8% of sulfur in combination as sulfide

    Physical Properties
    Occurs as irregular, liver-brown pieces when
    freshly made, changing to a greenish brown
    yellow color through absorption o moisture,
    oxygen and carbon dioxide.
    Has a bitter, acrid, alkaline taste
    Decomposes on exposure to air

    Solubility
    1 Gram of sulfurated potash is soluble in
    about 2mL of water (usually leaving a slight
    residue), forming a brown solution which is
    strongly alkaline.
    Freely soluble in water

    Preparation
    1. Mix 2 Grams sublimed sulfur and 4 Grams potassium
    carbonate and gradually heat them together in a crucible
    until effervescence ceases.
    3K2CO3 + 8S 185C
    2K2S3 + K2S2O3 + 3CO2
    2. Increase the heat to dull redness or until perfect fusion
    results.
    3. Pour the melt upon a stone slab, covered to prevent
    access of air, and allow it to cool.
    4. Break the solid into pieces and bottle immediately.

    Preparation (continued)
    The mixture actually consists of potassium
    polysulfides:

    Dipotassium trisulfide (K2S3)


    Dipotassium tetrasulfide (K2S4)
    Dipotassium pentasulfide (K2S5)
    Potassium thiosulfate (K2S2O3 )
    If the temperature is not carefully controlled,
    potassium sulfate (K2SO4) may be formed due to the
    decomposition of the thiosulfate.
    4K2S2O3 3K2SO4 + K2S3

    Uses
    *Rarely used internally
    Due to the liberation of hydrogen sulfide on
    contact with the skin, and the alkaline
    medium which it creates, the compound is
    used to treat parasitic diseases of the skin.
    10% ointment used for acne, scabies,
    ringworm, psoriasis and tinea versicolor
    parasiticide
    scabicide

    White Lotion N.F. VIII


    Synonym: Lotio Alba, Lotio Sulfurata

    Sulfurated potash + Zinc Sulfate Zinc


    Sulfide
    Use: topically as astringent and protective

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