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Thymol and eucalyptol have about one-fourth the 

 strength of carbolic acid (Behring). 



Oil of peppermint in 1 to 100 solution prevents the 

 growth of bacteria. 



TABLE OF ANTISEPTIC VALUES. 1 



1 These figures are approximately correct, and represent the percentage of 

 disinfectant required to be added to a fluid containing considerable organic 

 material, in order to permanently inhibit any bacterial growth. 



