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Phenol
Carbolic Acid | Hydroxybenzene | Phenol, Sodium Salt | Acid, Carbolic | Sodium Salt Phenol
An antiseptic and disinfectant. It is active against a wide range of micro-organisms including some fungi and viruses, but is only slowly effective against spores. It has been used to disinfect skin and to relieve itching. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p801) |
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