Yeeaaceœ& GLYCERINE NEWS AN EFFECTIVE METHOD OF TREATING PERI TONITIS by glycerine application is de scribed in a recent medical paper. Drs. E. L>. and R. W. Smith report in The Southern Surgeon that glycerine induces drainage from infected tissues and exerts antiseptic and bactericidal action on the bacteria of peritonitis. At the same time, it permits normal functioning of the body «ells to promote healing. (D-17) • • • GLYCERITE OF HYDROGEN
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originally developed for external treat ment of infected wounds and such stub born infections as tubercular abscesses — has ηοΛν been found to be effective in combatting the organisms which cause tetanus and gas gangrene, it has demon strated greater antiseptic activity against these organisms than 31 of 32 tested antiseptic solutions. (D-18) • • • NEW TOOTH PASTE contains glycerine as a major ingredient! One formula is comprised of quaternary ammonium compound, foaming agent, methyl cell ulose, glycerine, tricalcium phosphate and calcium carbonate. Using the wet filter paper method at 37° C, this prep aration killed Staphylococcus aureus organisms in 2 minutes (1:8 dilution). • • • 1D-19) GLYCERINE SECTIONS OF BEILSTEIN TRANSLATEDI Now available for the first time, an English translation of the Glycerine Sections of Beilstein's famous Handbuck der Organischen Chemie (4th Edi tion) . Complete in one volume entitled "GLYCERINE A N D SOME GLYCERINE DE RIVATIVES."
Publication authorized by the Attor ney General of t h e United States. Com piled and edited by Dr. R. N. DuPuis, Dr. C. S. Miner, Jr. and J. B . Segur — long acknowledged as authorities in the field of Glycerine and its properties. Amassed in its 210 pages are an un usually large number of Glycerine derivatives with extensive cross-refer ences. Also included are a complete table of contents and a detailed index of the derivatives and fatty acid esters of Glycerine. A timely, comprehensive volume for your chemical reference library. Order from the Glycerine Producers' Association enclosing S2.50 (check or money order) for each copy.
Versatile? U S P Glycerine has long been employed as a basic ingredient in the manufacture of tooth pastes . . . while one of its many derivatives (glyceryl trinitrate) serves modern medicine as an effective heart stimulant! In h u n d r e d s of other d r u g and cosmetic applications, U S P Glycerine has become the "indispensable ingredient." According to a recently published survey, 1 0 % of all prescriptions compounded by pharmacists contain — U S P glycerine. And for good reason! N o other product can match this unique combination of p r o p e r t i e s : it's an emollient . . . a sweetener . . . a solvent . . . a softener . . . a humectant . . . a preservative. It is edible, nutritious and, in p r o p e r dilutions, can be safely applied to the most delicate membranes. T h a t ' s why —in a vast n u m b e r of products that find daily use in the h o m e and hospital -Nothing takes the place of glycerine! NAME
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