Uses Of Carbolic Acid
Tho Journal oj appltea unemuvry says: In pasting w.'ill papers, posters, etc, ospocially whero succcssive layers aro put on, there arises a most disagreeable sffluvia which is partioularly notieeable in dainp weathor. The cause of this is the decomposition of the paste. In close rooms it is very unwholesonie, and aften tlio oause of disiiaso. In largo manutactories where Kiettt (juantitii's of paste is used, it often becomes sour and offcusive. Gluo, also, has often a very digagreealle odor. Vi, when making pasto or glue, a small quantity of oarbolio acid is added, it will koep swuüt and froo froin offensive sim-lls. X few drops added tu mucilago or hik provents raould. In whitewashing the cellar and dairy, it' an ounce of oarbolio acid is added to eaoh gallon of wash, Ltwill prevent monld and the disagreeablo taints often peroeived in mcats and milk froin damp apartmetite. Another grcat advantago in the uso of oarbolio acid in pasto for wall paper, and iu wbitewagh, it will drive away cockroaches and other insect pests. The cheapi I ond best fonn of oarbolio aoid is crystal, whch dissolvea in water or liquefios at au i i temperature.
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