Sulfiram (INN) or monosulfiram, trade name Tetmosol, is an ectoparasiticide used in the treatment and prevention of scabies. It is usually sold as a solution or medicated soap, sometimes in combination with benzyl benzoate.
Specification:
Sr. |
TEST |
RESULT |
SPECIFICATION |
1 |
Characteristics |
Yellowish brown |
A yellow or yellowish Brown solid. Odour sulphurous. Practically insoluble in water. Freely soluble in organic Solvents. Practically insoluble in acids and in alkalis |
2 |
Identification |
a) Absorption 1.32 |
Light Absorption in the Range 230 to 350 nm of 0.002% w/v In Methanol exhibits a well defined Maximum only at 281nm. The absorption at 281nm is about 1.3 |
b) complies |
Dissolve 0.1 gm in mixture of 0.15 ml of a1% w/v Solution of copper II sulphate And 5Ml of ethanol (96%), Evaporate on water bath and Dissolve the residue in Chloroform. A deep yellowish Brown colour is produced. |
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C) complies |
Boil 0.1 g with 2M hydrochloric acid. Fumes are Evolved which turn lead Acetate paper black |
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3 |
Freezing point |
30.0°C |
28.5°C to 32.0°C |
4 |
Related substances |
Complies |
Shall comply to the requirements of BP 1993 |
5 |
Sulphated Ash |
0.072%w/w |
Not more than 0.1%w/w |
6 |
Water |
0.78%w/w |
Not more than 1.0%w/w |
7 |
Assay (On anhydrous Basis) |
99.10% |
98.0% to 101.0% |
Packaging details:
Packaging details: |
25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
Storage: |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
Shelf Life: |
5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |