Carbolic acid

Carbolic acid, or phenol - is a colorless, clear liquid with a peculiar odor. It dissolves perfectly in oils and water. This acid has bactericidal, antiseptic and antiparasitic properties.

Carbolic acid is a poison for ticks and lice. 2% solution of the substance kills them after a couple of minutes. The properties of phenol are enhanced by interaction with a single-component salt or acid, and also with an increase in temperature. In the case of contact of the substance with the wound surface, the sensitivity of the nerve endings is significantly reduced. If this effect is short-lived, then there are no traces left. Otherwise, degeneration of the nerves occurs, which will be the greater, the higher the concentration of phenol.

Carbolic acid can be used to wash wounds. However, its use is not appropriate for long-term treatment. Phenol is well absorbed by the mucous membranes, and the skin is worse.

Indications for use:

• Disinfection of sewage pits, objects of care, manure storages, settling wells, cattle-breeding premises;
• Disinfection of linen, overalls, leather goods, catgut, tools, animal skin;
• Preservation of various drugs;
• Moxibustion of neoplasms and skin lesions.

Mode of application

Phenol is used externally. There are solutions of 3 and 5%. As a rule, carbolic soap is used for disinfection. Phenolic-turpentine, phenol-kerosene mixtures are prepared for disinfection. Medicinal preparations are preserved in 0.1-0.5% solutions.

Contraindications

The drug can not be used on productive animals, before slaughter, and also on cats. It is strictly forbidden to decontaminate phenol rooms that are intended for processing and storing milk and meat.

Storage conditions

Carbolic acid is stored in a dry place protected from the sun, in a closed container, at a temperature not lower than 0 degrees. Shelf life is one year.

Side effects

Phenol 2.5% strongly irritates the tissue. The substance is absorbed through the skin and can cause poisoning of the animal. After resorption, carboxylic acid adversely affects the condition of the animals. Large doses of substances are highly undesirable for a living organism. They can cause paralysis, depression, coma, severe conditions, weakening of resistance and death. The lethal outcome of large doses of phenol occurs within a few minutes. It is almost impossible to save an animal.

special instructions

Carbolic acid, which can be bought in specialized stores or from suppliers, is extremely harmful to human health. The fact that in the milk or meat there are residues of phenol, we can say by the persistent unpleasant smell. When buying such products, special attention should be given to the manufacturer and the quality of the packaging.

The first sign of poisoning in animals is the presence of urine of dark color. It is necessary to stop the use of acid and wash the stomach. The latter can be done with the use of calcareous water with sugar, burnt magnesia, Glauber's salt.