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

RESUMEN

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.

MATERIALES

Referencia del producto

Marca

Descripción del producto

D56829

Sigma-Aldrich

1,4-Dichlorobenzene, ≥99%

40025

Supelco

1,4-Dichlorobenzene solution, certified reference material, 5000 μg/mL in methanol