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St Giles (Camden) 1898

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]

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4. Permanganate of Potash (crystals) in street, watering
and flushing of courts and alleys.
5. Perehloride of Mercury, for the disinfection of drains,
sewers and gulley-pits. A Mixture of this is made in the
proportion of:—
Perchloride of Mercury 8 ounces (3,500 grains).
Methylated Spirit 2 pints.
Aniline (green) half an ounce.
Water to make 50 gallons.
6. Tuson's Liquid Disinfectant, for the underground
conveniences.
7. Kuna Pine, for use in the Mortuary and postmortem
room.
8. Carbolic Acid (pale), containing not less than 95 per
cent. of available Carbolic Acid for disinfecting urinals.
9. Carbolic Acid (prepared), soluble in water,
containing not less than 25 per cent. of available carbolic
acid. (This is not used as a disinfectant, but only for
tracing drains.)
10. Carbolic Acid Disinfecting Powder, containing not
less than 15 per cent. of available carbolic acid for deodorising
dustbins.
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