Butesin picrate and metaphen ointment

Melt lanolin in vacuum flask and heat to 60°-45°C. Use sufficient acetone to completely dissolve metaphen chloride. Add metaphen solution to melted lanolin and mix thoroughly. Use vacuum to remove all acetone. 

Dissolve borax and potassium chloride in the purified water at 85°-90°C. 

Melt beeswax, ceresin wax, and mineral oil and strain into ointment mixing tub at 95°C. 

Add prepared base, step 1, to melted oil-wax mixture, step 4. 

Add borax-potassium chloride solution, step 2, to oil-wax mixture with constant stirring. 

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