2570. Creolin

Nomenclature

CAS number: 12751-04-1
Pearson's creolin.

Description and references

Prepd from refined coal-tar oils. Approx composition: Tar acids and oils 75- 77%; emulsifying soaps 15-17%; water 8-10%.

Properties

Dark brown liquid, characteristic odor resembling that of phenol. Phenol coefficient (against B. typhosus) about 10. d 1.02-1.04. Forms stable milky emulsions when dil with much water. Miscible with a small amount of water; also miscible with alcohol, ether, chloroform.

Use

As a general industrial and household disinfectant and deodorant in 1-3% emulsion in water.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Antiseptic, parasiticide. Do not use on cats.