Ichthammol (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Ammonium bituminosulfonate dark; CAS number: 8029-68-3

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Ichthammol® is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations.

Ichthammol is the ammonium salt of dark sulfonated shale oil. Ichthammol is an active ingredient of natural origin which has been successfully used for more than 100 years in the treatment of skin diseases.

S. u. Ammonium bituminosulfonate dark.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer