Cresol with soap solution I.P
Aim: Preparation and evaluation of Cresol with soap solution I.P 66
Glassware: Conical flask, glass funnel, glass rod, water bath, glass bottle etc.
Formula:
| Ingredients | Qty given | Activity |
| Cresol I.P | 500ml | Disinfectant |
| Vegetable oil | 180g | Viscosity builder, soap forming agent |
| Potassium hydroxide | 42g | Soap forming agent |
| Purified water | q.s to 1000ml | Vehicle |
Procedure:
Vegetable oil (castor oil) was weighed in a 100ml conical flask.
Potassium hydroxide was dissolved in water and the solution was transferred to the conical flask.
Shaking vigorously the flask was placed in a boiling water bath.
It was stirred continuously till 2 phases were completely soluble.
The hot solution was cooled to room temperature 10ml cresol was added & mixed well and the volume was made up with water if required.
Category:
Disinfectant
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
Labelling direction:
For External use only.
To be used in the diluted form. Keep out of reach of Children
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