Salicylic acid, antiseptic/disinfectant

Solid disinfectants (disinfectant powders) usually consist of a disinfectant substance diluted by an inert powder. For example phenolic substances adsorbed onto kieselguhr form the basis of many disinfectant powders, while another widely used powder of respectable antiquity is hypochlorite powder. Disinfectant or antiseptic powders for use in medicine include substances such as acrifiavine, or antifungal compounds such as zinc undecenoate or salicylic acid mixed with talc. 

Uses Antiseptic and disinfectant pharmaceuticals dyes indicators slimicide phenolic resins epoxy resins (bisphenol-A) nylon-6 (caprolactum) 2,4-D solvent for refining lubricating oils preparation of adipic acid, salicylic acid, phenolphthalein, pentachlorophenol, acetophenetidin, picric acid, anisole, phenoxyacetic acid, phenyl benzoate, 2-phenolsulfonic acid, 4-phenolsulfonic acid, 2-nitrophenol, 4-nitrophenol, 2,4,6-tribromophenol, 4-bromophenol, 4-/ert-butylphenol, salicylaldehyde, and many other organic compounds germicidal paints laboratory reagent. 

Salicylic acid USP, EP, and other pharmacopeia grades are used medically as antiseptic, disinfectant, antifungal, and keratolytic agents. Salicylic acid is formulated in lotion or ointment formulations for the treatment of dandruff, eczema, psoriasis, and various parasitic skin diseases. Because the keratolytic property of this aromatic acid has use in the safe removal of dead skin cells from the surface of healthy skin, the acid is used in concentrated salicylic acid solutions or suspensions to remove warts and corns. In more dilute form, salicylic acid preparations have found use in dandruff and eczema treatment. Salicylic acid has been considered and found effective by the Advisory Committees to the FDA in various over-the-counter (OTC) drug regulated uses. Among these are acne products, dermatitis, dry skin, dandruff and psoriasis products, and foot care products (24). 

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CHAMOMILE FLOWERS Matricaria recutita L.), family Asteraceae Chamomile flowers contain chamazulene and bisabolol, whereas white willow, Salicis albae cortex, bark from Salix alba, L., family Salicaceae, contains salicylic acid and its derivatives. These substances have antiseptic and disinfectant effects. 

Disinfectants and antiseptics Alcohols, aldehydes, and acids Ethanol, formaldehyde, acetic acid Isopropanol, glutaraldehyde, salicylic acid... 

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