CARBOLIC ACID CO-EFFICIENTS 



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lodoform is valuable for dusting wounds, though its 

 penetrating odour is objectionable, and has led to the 

 introduction of many substitutes. Its value as an anti- 



Carbolic Acid Co-efficients obtained by the Rideal- Walker 

 Method 1 (p. 644) 



* The germicidal efficiency of these substances has been increased 

 since the date of the experiments recorded, and they now have a 

 carbolic-acid co-efficient of from 16 to 20-22. 



1 Fowler, Journ. Roy. Army Med. Corps, July 1907. 



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