Solutions for Anatomical Preparations. These antiseptic fluids are used for preserving anatomical preparations, objects of natural history, etc., by immersing them therein, or by injection into the veins and arteries, arresting putrefaction, and preventing decay. Those containing corrosive sublimate (bichloride of mercury) are apt to render animal substances very hard.

1652. Creosote Antiseptic Solution

1652. Creosote Antiseptic Solution. Nearly saturate water with sulphurous acid, and add a little creosote.

1653. Chloride of Tin Antiseptic Solution

1653.    Chloride of Tin Antiseptic Solution. Dissolve 4 parts chloride of tin in 100 parts water containing 3 parts muriatic (hydrochloric) acid.

1654. Antiseptic Solution of Ammonia

1654.    Antiseptic Solution of Ammonia. Mix 1 part, by weight, strong liquor of ammonia, with 3 parts water and 3 parts rectified spirit. Or: - 1 part sal ammoniac and 10 or 11 parts water; for the muscular parts of animals. A solution of 1 part sulphate of zinc in about 20 parts water may also be used for the same purpose.

1655. Babington's Antiseptic Solution

1655.    Babington's Antiseptic Solution. 1 part of wood naphtha to 7 parts water. Wood naphtha undiluted serves for injection.

1656. Burnett's Antiseptic Solution

1656.    Burnett's Antiseptic Solution. 1 pound chloride of zinc in 1 gallon water. The substance is immersed in this for 2 to 4 days, and then dried in the air.

1657. Gannal's Antiseptic Mixture

1657.    Gannal's Antiseptic Mixture. Dissolve 1/2 pound each alum and table salt, and 1/4 pound saltpetre, in 1 gallon water.

1658. R'eboulet's Antiseptic

1658. R'eboulet's Antiseptic. For pathological specimens. Dissolve 1 part nitre (saltpetre), 2 parts alum, and 4 parts chloride of lime in 16 to 20 parts water. To be afterwards diluted according to circumstances.

1659. Thwaites' Fluid

1659.    Thwaites' Fluid. Mix 1 ounce spirit of wine with creosote sufficient to saturate it; rub up with chalk to form a thin paste, and mix gradually with 16 ounces water. To this may be added an equal quantity of water saturated with camphor.

1660. Simple Creosote Solution

1660.    Simple Creosote Solution. Dissolve 1 drachm creosote in 1 drachm pyrolig-neous acid, and mix gradually with 1 pint cold water.

1661. Passini's Solution

1661.    Passini's Solution. For blood -globules, nerves, and white tissues generally. Chloride of mercury, 1 part; chloride of sodium, 2 parts; glycerine, 13 parts; distilled water, 113 parts.

1662. Preservative Fluids for Microscopic Objects

1662.    Preservative Fluids for Microscopic Objects. Canada balsam, spirit and water, glycerine solution of gelatine, saturated solutions of alum, chloride of zinc, and chloride of calcium, are all used to preserve microscopic objects.