HEXACHLOROPHENE
HEXACHLOROPHENE
It is a white or pale buff crystalline powder which is
odourless or has a phenolic odour m.p. 104-165*c . practically insoluble in
water , soluble in alcohol , acetone , ether , chloroform , propylene glycol ,
olive oil , cotton seed oil and dilute solutions of alkalies . It is stable in air and forms salts with
alkalies and alkaline earth metals .
Uses
1.
It is used as anti-infective and detergent for
the manufacturing of germicidal soaps .
2.
In the form of surgical spirit , It may be applied
externally .
3.
It may be used for skin preparation before
injection .
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