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Soap to which the substance "phenol", also known as carbolic acid, has been added. It is a strong antiseptic.
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Can you get phenol from carbolic acid?
Carbolic acid is another name for Phenol.
What is carbolic acid for?
Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.
What was Victorian carbolic acid spray used for?
Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.
Which type of acid is carbolic acid?
organic acid
What is the chemical formula of carbolic acid?
Formula: C6H5OH
Is carbolic acid an acid or base?
Carbolic acid is a weak acid.
What scientist invented carbolic acid?
what scientist invented carbolic acid
Can you get phenol from carbolic acid?
Carbolic acid is another name for Phenol.
Why is johnny lysaght so furry after his shower?
Because he does not wash regular ,the carbolic soap makes his body fur real soft like the fur under a pandas chin
What is the meaning of carbolic?
Did you try looking it up? lol. Well, if you really want to know without looking first, the meaning of carbolic has 2 definitions according to dictionary.com: carbolic #1 - of or derived from carbolic acid (probably doesn't help you that much) carbolic #2 - Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid (called also phenic acid, and phenol).
What is carbolic acid for?
Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.
Why is Carbolic Acid so dangerous?
Carbolic Acid is dangerous for many reasons. Carbolic Acid is dangerous because it is vapors that are harmful to one's skins, eyes, and respiratory system.
Who invented carbolic soap?
There is a plaque on the wall of the Glasgow Royal Infirmary which states that it was here from 1861 to 1869 that Joseph Lister initiated his anti-septic proceedure for performing operations. Eight years is a long time to initiate anything. What it took him so long to convince the ruling bodies of was that doctors washing their hands between operations with carbolic soap and the use of anti-septic sprays to kill germs would greatly decrease the death rate in hospitals.
What was Victorian carbolic acid spray used for?
Carbolic acid is "phenol" based and was used as a disinfectant in hospitals.
Can you have fleas on your person and if so how to get rid of them?
A good carbolic soap and a hot shower will help, however, the fleas will also be in your clothing and bedding so they will also need a good washing in hot water.
What can produce sinkholes cavern and formations?
Sinkholes and caverns are formed from carbolic acid. This carbolic acid dissolves rock which creates the spaces that form the sinkholes and caverns. The carbolic acid is created when carbon dioxide dissolves in water.
In which year was carbolic acid discovered?
1859
