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Record 1 2004-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
DEF

... a light colored complex organomercurial antiseptic powder containing approximately 49% mercury, readily soluble in water and miscible with soap and alcohol.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
DEF

[...] antiseptique organo-mercuriel complexe sous forme de poudre jaune pâle et contenant environ 49% de mercure.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
OBS

Polvo cristalino de color crema y débil olor. Soluble en agua y alcohol, casi insoluble en éter y benceno. Muy tóxico.

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