Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)

Dimethyl sulfoxide, or DMSO, is a colourless, hydrophillic compound that is non-toxic. Its chief characteristic is its ability to penetrate skin. DMSO comes from lignin, which is produced in papermaking. DMSO is used in the production of solvents, insecticides, synthetic fibres and in medicine. [LM] {RH}