Wampole's Formolid Antiseptic Solution, Sample

Wampole's Formolid Antiseptic Solution, Sample

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Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
maker
Henry K. Wampole and Company
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description
acetanilide, 2 grs per oz.; alcohol, 15%; boric acid, 2%; boroglyceride, 1%; sodium benzoate, 1/2%; formaldehyde sol., 1/4%; eucalyptol; thymol; menthol; methyl salicylate (product ingredients)
glass; cork; paper (container material)
Measurements
overall: 4 in x 1 3/8 in x 7/8 in; 10.16 cm x 3.4925 cm x 2.2225 cm
ID Number
1978.0235.192
accession number
1978.0235
catalog number
1978.0235.192
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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