A powerful antiseptic compound has a been discovered by tbroa investigators B of the Durtoatolo'gical Research Labora- I tones of Philadelphia's Polyclynic Hos- || pitul. Tho compound is call<id morcu-.- II ro'phen. tJso of tho invontion has been II oßeicil to tho Army and Navy, an d. is« I freo to ' the world. Mercurophen is"-a l|j compound of mercury with a complex: HI phenol group. Tho discovery is the fll result of several years' labour. Tho ||| new antiseptic is less poisonous than hi- ||| chloride of mercury, and is declared -to 911 be.from 30 to 50 times stronger in ita fljl germ-killing properties. Somo of these, nj mercurophen tablets have been sent to jjlj France, and are being tested in Ameri- ||j can hospitals there. The drug is par- |j| tieularly adapted to use in first aid l|| Crossing by using the gauze compresses. 11l which hnvo been soaked ill a solution |J| previously. These may bo carried by ||| oach soldier in an nntiscptic envelope. ; : |{|
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15989, 25 August 1917, Page 7
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