Pigmentum Mentholis et Tolueni, B.P.C. Menthol and Toluene Paint.

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Related entry: Compound Menthol Paint - Menthol - Paints

Synonym.—Löffler's Pigment or Solution.

Menthol 10.00 | 2 ounces
Absolute Alcohol 60.00 | 12 fl. ounces
Strong Solution of Ferric Chloride 1.00 | 96 minims
Toluene to 100.00 | to 20 fl. ounces

Dissolve the menthol and toluene in the absolute alcohol, and add the strong solution of ferric chloride.


The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, was published by direction of the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.