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Smith, F. A. Upshur, points out that as sodium bicarbonate de- 
composes in moist air it should never be kept in paper parcels or in 
wooden drawers. — Pharrn. J., Lond., 1906, v. 22, p. 84. 
The Ph. Brit. Committee of Reference in Pharmacy reports that 
the test for carbonate in sodium bicarbonate should be replaced by 
one on the lines of the U. S. P. — Chem. & Drug., Lond., 1906, v. 69, 
p. 864. 
Caspari. Chas. E., reports 2 samples examined. — 1 U. S. P. ; 1 con- 
tained metallic impurities. — Proc. Missouri Pharm. Ass., 1906, p. 100. 
Linossier and Lemoine present a study of the action of sodium 
bicarbonate on gastric secretion and assert that they have been able 
to demonstrate that sodium bicarbonate increases gastric secretion 
(Soc. biol., v. 60, p. 539). — Abstr. in Biochem. Centralbl., Leipz., 
1906-7, v. 5, p. 368. 
Additional references on the use of sodium bicarbonate will be 
found in the Index Medicus and the J. Am. M. Ass. 
SODII BORAS. 
Yale, Charles G., is quoted as asserting that the production of 
borax in the LYdted States is confined to the State of California. 
The total output for the year 1905 was 46.334 short tons valued at 
$1,019,154, as against 45,647 tons in 1904. — Chem. Eng., Phila., 
1906-7, v. 5. 
Reichard, C., points out that a mixture of alphanitroso-betanaph- 
thol and sodium borate assume a characteristic a’reen color that is 
specially recommended as a reaction for sodium borate. — Pharm. 
Ztg., Berl., 1906, v. 51. p. 298. 
Liverseege, J. F., outlines a method of analysis and reports on 
three samples of borax adulterated with sodium bicarbonate. — Year 
Book of Pharmacy, 1906. pp. 265-267. (See also Pharm J., Lond., 
1906, v. 23, p. 96.)" 
Ivebler. Lyman F., reports that u Borax U. S. P." produced an ex- 
tremely dirty, turbid solution when dissolved in water. — Proc. Am. 
Pharm. Ass., 1906, v. 54. p. 348. 
Baird, J. TY, reports 17 samples examined in 1904. 5 adulterated. — 
Proc. Massachusetts Pharm. Ass.. 1906, p. 59. 
Ehman, J. TY, reports that F. A. Butter assayed 4 samples of 
borax which ranged from 88.12 per cent to 98.03 per cent, average 
91.83 per cent. — Am. J. Pharm., Phila., 1906, v. 78, p. 417. 
Yon Foregger. Richard, discusses the nature and identity of sodium 
perborate and gives formulas for a number of toilet preparations 
containing sodium perborate, among them talcum powder, nail bleach, 
nail powder, and a dusting powder for sweaty feet. — Am. Druggist. 
N. Y., 1906, v. 48, pp. 61, 62. ' 
