Liver of Sulfur - Lump Form

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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