Appearance
Brown to black viscous liquid with an aromatic solvent odor
Description
Used in scaly oily skin problem primarily on face and scalp medications, Dandruff medications, Eczema medications, Psoriasis medications, and Atopic Dermatitis medications. Being flammable, coal tar is sometimes used for heating or to fire boilers.
Function
This medication is used on the skin to treat the itching, scaling, and flaking due to skin conditions such as psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.
Synonyms
Coal Tar Topical Solution USP; Unicol CTS; Crude Coal Tar; LCD; Pix Carbonis
Storage
Keep in a closed, properly labeled container in a cool (shaded), dry, well-ventilated area. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Packages
- 250 ml. Glass Bottle
- 33 lb. Steel Pail
- 55 Gallon Steel Drum
- 385 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Acidulants
- oils
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 1 year from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: >23 øC
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A