Description

Selenium Sulfide CAS NO 7488-56-4 is an inorganic compound primarily recognized for its potent antifungal and antiseborrheic properties. This material is a critical active ingredient in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries, valued for its efficacy against specific dermal conditions. It is essential for manufacturers of medicated shampoos, topical lotions, and industrial catalysts who require a reliable and high-purity source.

Application

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API): Primary use in prescription and OTC medicated shampoos for the treatment of dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and tinea versicolor.
• Personal Care Formulations: Key component in anti-dandruff and scalp treatment products, including lotions and creams.
• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Used in topical applications for managing skin conditions in animals.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a reagent or catalyst precursor in specific organic synthesis and materials science research.
• Industrial Additive: Potential use in specialized lubricant and additive formulations where selenium compounds are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Selenium Sulfide
CAS No.	7488-56-4
Molecular Formula	SeS2 (commonly represented, though non-stoichiometric forms exist)
Molecular Weight	143.09 g/mol (for SeS2)
Synonyms	Selenium Disulfide; Selenium(IV) Sulfide; Selsun (brand name reference); Selenious Sulfide; Selenium Sulphide; Caswell No. 736; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 072501
EINECS	231-303-5

Quality Control

Our Selenium Sulfide is manufactured and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Production follows current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA). We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopoeial monographs (e.g., USP, Ph. Eur.) for key parameters including assay, impurity profiles, and particle size distribution where specified.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Bright orange to reddish-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Selenium as Se)	52.0 - 55.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 2.0 %
Selenium Dioxide (SeO2)	≤ 0.5 %
Sulfate	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets USP <61> and <62> requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.