Dextrose 50% as a better substitute for saturated salt solution in mothball float test

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.

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Published in:Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2010-08, Vol.48 (7), p.750-751
Main Authors: Tang, Ka Yuen, Chan, Chi Keung, Lau, Fei Lung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Chlorobenzenes - analysis
Chlorobenzenes - chemistry
Glucose - chemistry
Household Products
Mothballs
Moths
Naphthalenes
Naphthalenes - analysis
Naphthalenes - chemistry
Paradichlorobenzenes
Poisoning
Poisoning - diagnosis
Sodium Chloride - chemistry
Solutions
Specific Gravity
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1556-3650
1556-9519
DOI:10.3109/15563650.2010.489902