Sulfur

Sulfur can be found commonly in nature as sulphides. Sulfur is essential to all living things. Sulfur occurs naturally as the element, often in volcanic areas. This has traditionally been a major source for human use. It is also widely found in many minerals including iron pyrites, galena, gypsum and Epsom salts.

CAS: 7704-34-9
INCI: Sulphur

Physical properties:

• Sulphur is a multivalent non-metal, abundant, tasteless and and odorless.
• In its native form sulphur is a yellow crystalline solid.
• In nature it occurs as the pure element or as sulfide and sulfate minerals.
• Sulphur is infamous for its smell, frequently compare to rotten eggs

Uses:

• Sulphur is used in batteries, detergents, fungicides, manufacture of fertilizers, gun power, matches and fireworks.
• Sulphur is also used in many other industries including non-ferrous metals, pigments, fibers, hydrofluoric acid, carbon disulphide, pharmaceuticals, agricultural pesticides, personal care products, cosmetics, synthetic rubber vulcanization,water treatment, and steel pickling