Lump Form
The drawbacks to liver of sulfur in dry form are the following:
Shelf Life: Lump form liver of sulfur has a very short shelf life (about six months under the best of conditions). It is also light-sensitive, and regular exposure to strong light will shorten its shelf life still further.
Flammability: Lump form liver of sulfur is considered a flammable solid.
Inhalation hazard: Lump form liver of sulfur can cause an inhalation hazard due to the dust created by handling it or breaking the larger chunks into smaller pieces.
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