D. Gordon
Sep 1, 1956
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Medical Journal of Australia
Abstract
Pentachlorphenol(C.CI.OH) is chemically stable, permanent (low solubility in water and low vapourpressure), relatively cheapandvery toxic to fungi, bacteriaand other microorganisms. It is natural, then, that it is used to preserve timber, hemp, jute, gums, glues, industrial proteinset cetera againstmoulds. In this Stateit hasbeen used since about 1948 to protect timber-the latter being immersed in a dipping vat-in a concentrationof about 0·5% of active ingredient. This work is carried on under routine stable conditions, and exposure of employees is generally minimal.