Solution of Carbolic Acid

Solution of Carbolic Acid in W er. To obtain uniform solution, it is better to. slack tho carbolic acid with four times its bulk of hot water, aud then to add a Bufficiency of cold water or tho carbolic acid may bo first mingled with alcohol, which e.aases moro reaily solubility, before tho addi tiou of cold water. Water will not dtssolvo more than unc-twentioth of its bulk of carbolio acid. 

Formaldehyde may be used for disinfection either as a solution enerally 5% solution) or as a gas. The 5% solution of formalde-de as a disinfectant is equal to the 5% solution of carbolic acid, te gaseous form is of advantage where everything in a room is to be dnfected. ... 

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