Uses
sodium shale oil sulfonate is found to be anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, fungicidal, anti-septic, and have analgesic properties. It is also a surfactant. A naturally occurring, water-and glycerinsoluble substance that is distilled from oil-shale, it is used in products for acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Among its constituents are sulfur, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, nitrogen bases, and thiophene derivatives.
