13-04567. Guaiac-Copper Sulfate Paper [Archived]

Nomenclature

Schnbein-Pagenstecher's paper.

Description and references

White filter paper impregnated first with an alc soln of guaiac resin, then after drying, with an aq soln of cupric sulfate. Used for detecting HCN, a trace of which colors the paper blue.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.