A colorless, odorless, corrosive liquid. Miscible with water or alcohol with evolution of much heat.
Action and Uses: Similar to those of hydrochloric acid. Externally, the dilute acid is used as astringent.
Acidum Sulphuricum Aromaticum (Acid. Sulph. Arom.), Aromatic Sulphuric Acid, U.S.P.—A mixture, containing free sulphuric acid and ethylsulphuric acid equivalent to about 20 per cent. of H2SO4 in alcohol, flavored with ginger and cinnamon. Absolute alcohol content about 85 per cent.
A clear, reddish-brown liquid with an aromatic odor.
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims, well diluted.
Acidum Sulphuricum Dilutum (Acid. Sulph. Dil.), Diluted Sulphuric Acid, U.S.P.—H2SO4 (about 10%).
Dosage: 1 Cc. or 15 minims (U.S.P.), well diluted.
*Acidum Tannicum (Acid. Tann.), Tannic Acid, U.S.P. (Gallotannic Acid, Tannin).—Usually obtained from nutgalls.
A yellowish-white to light brown powder, odorless or having a faint, characteristic odor and a strongly astringent taste. Freely soluble in glycerin (1:1) and very soluble in water and in alcohol. Incompatible with soluble preparations of iron.
Action and Uses: Astringent; local hemostatic; antidote for certain alkaloidal and metallic poisons.