- Dextrose 50% as a better substitute for saturated salt solution in mothball float test.
Dextrose 50% as a better substitute for saturated salt solution in mothball float test.
Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2010-06-03)
Ka Yuen Tang, Chi Keung Chan, Fei Lung Lau
PMID20515397
RÉSUMÉ
We describe the use of dextrose 50% solution to differentiate naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene in the mothball float test. Its advantages over saturated salt solution are discussed.