Dakin s solution

Chlorine and iodine have been used extensively since their introduction as disinfecting agents in the early 19th century. Preparations containing these halogens such as Dakin s solution and tincture of iodine were early inclusions in many pharmacopoeiae and national formularies. More recent formulations of these elemens have improved activity, stability and ease of use. 

Numerous other types of cell have been devised, and several of these have a much greater efficiency than the Hermite cell—e.g. K. Kellner s,2 Schuckert and Co. s, ML Haas and E. Oettel s, and P. Schoop s systems. The electrolytic production of chlorine and caustic soda, of bleaching liquors, and of disinfecting liquid—e.g. the so-called Dakin s solution—are growing industries. 

The resulting aqueous solution containing sodium chloride and sodium hypochlorite is known as Javelle water and is used as an antiseptic (Dakin s solution). Treatment of Javelle water with a strong acid results in liberation (in solution) of the weak and unstable hypochlorous acid... 

Solutions, irrigating A preparation to be applied continuously by means of a special device for the purpose, as in the treatment of wounds with Dakin s solution. 

Synonyms Household laundry bleach (Purex , Clorox , and Dazzle ) Commercial laundry bleach Caustic soda bleach Dakin s solution Modified Dakin s solution Sodium hypochlorite pentahydrate Surgical chlorinated soda solution Chemical/Pharmaceutical/Other Class Hypochlorites and related agents Chemical Formula NaHClO... 

Sodium hypochlorite is used almost exclusively for one of two purposes bleaching or purification. The compound is available commercially for household use under a number of trade names, including Antiformin , B-K Liquid , Clorox , Dakin s Solution , Dazzle , Hychlorite , Javelle water, Piochlor , Purex , and Saniton Toothbrush Sanitizer . About two-thirds of the sodium hypochlorite made in the United States is used as a laundry bleach and sanitizer, in restaurants and institutional kitchens for bleaching and sanitation, and for water purification in residential pools and spas. Some examples of the ways in which sodium hypochlorite is used include ... 

Dakin, H. D. Am. Chem. J. 1909, 42, 477-498. Henry D. Dakin (1880-1952) was bom in London, England. During WWI, he invented his hypochlorite solution (Dakin s solution), which became a popular antiseptic for the treatment of wounds. After the Great War, he emmigrated to New York, where he investigated the B vitamins. Hocking, M. B. Bhandari, K. Shell, B. Smyth, T. A. J. Org. Chem. 1982, 47, 4208-4215. 

Sodium hypochlorite (modified DAKIN s solution, CAS no. 7681-52-9). This is used as a wound disinfectant, usually at concentrations of 0.02-0.1% w/v aqueous solution. It is an oxidizing agent and considered a primary irritant (Frosch 1995 Tupker et al. 1997). 

Antiseptics (substances that can kill bacteria) used in minor medicine include solutions of sodium hypochlorite (Dakin s solution, Javelle water). Why is this substance effective ... 

Dakin reaction reaooion de Dakin Dakin s solution solucidn de Dakin Dakin-West reaction reaccidn de Dakin West dalapon dalapon daledalin daledalina dalhin... 

Surgical Solution of Chlorinated Soda, B,P, (Dakin s Solution). 

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