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For tests and purification, vid. U. S. P. 



Properties. — A heavy, clear, colorless, mobile and diffus- 

 ible liquid, of a characteristic, ethereal odor, and a burning, 

 sweet taste. Spec. gr. not below 1.490 at 15° C. (59° F.). 

 Soluble in about 200 times its volume of cold water, and in 

 all proportions in alcohol, ether, benzol, benzine and the 

 fixed and volatile oils, Chloroform is volatile even at a low 

 temperature, and boiln at 60° to 61° C. (140° to 141.8° R). 

 It is not inflammable, but its vapor in the presence of a 

 naked flame undergoes decomposition with the formation of 

 noxious gases, chiefly chlorine. This has caused death 

 ■during chloroform inhalations. Chloroform is a solvent for 

 fats, resins, oils, balsams, gutta percha, wax and many alka- 

 loids. 



Dose. — II. & C, 3 i.-ii. (4.-8.) ; Sh. and Sw., ni,xx.-xxx. 

 ^1.3-2.); D., triii.-xx. (.12-1.3). 



PREPARATIONS. 



Aqua Chloroformi. (U. S. & B. P.) 

 (Saturated Solution.) 

 Used as vehicle in cough and diarrhma mixtures for dogs. 



Linimentuvi Chloroformi. (TJ. S. & B. P.) 

 Chloroform, 300; soap liniment, 700. (U. S. P.) 



Spiritus Chloroformi. (U. S. & B. P.) 

 Chloroform, 60; alcohol, 940. (U. S. P.) 



Dose.— H. & C, g i.-ii. (30.-60.); Sh. & Sw., 3 ii.-iv. (8.-15.); D., 

 3 ss.-i. (2-4.). 



Action External. — Chloroform acts as a rubefacient if 

 rubbed into the skin, or prevented from evaporation by 

 bandaging. In evaporating from the surface it produces 

 mild refrigeration. Chloroform penetrates the skin more 

 easily than many other agents, and is employed for this 

 reason to aid the absorption of belladonna and other drugs 

 iised in liniments. Chloroform possesses some local ansBS- 

 thetic action upon mucous membranes, raw surfaces, or 

 when rubbed into the skin. 



Action Internal. — Digestive Tract. — Chloroform is an 

 irritant in concentration, but, properly diluted, stimulates 

 the flow of saliva and increases the secretions, motion, and 

 blood supply of the stomach. Chloroform has a local anaes- 

 thetic and antiseptic action in the alimentary canal, and by 

 its stimulant effect in restoring the normal state of nervous 



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