Difference between revisions of "Labarraque's solution"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A strong bleach solution composed of 4% [[sodium hypochlorite]] in water. Labarraque's solution also contains about 1% [[sodium hydroxide]] or [[sodium carbonate]] as a stabilizer. Once widely used, the pale green, chlorine-smelling liquid has now been replaced by [[bleaching powder]] and [[Clorox®]]. | + | A strong bleach solution composed of 4% [[sodium hypochlorite]] in water. Labarraque's solution also contains about 1% [[sodium hydroxide]] or [[sodium carbonate]] as a stabilizer. Once widely used, the pale green, chlorine-smelling liquid has now been replaced by [[bleaching powder]] and [[Clorox|Clorox®]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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eau de Labarraque; Javelle water | eau de Labarraque; Javelle water | ||
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* Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942 | * Thomas Gregory, ''The Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:25, 6 August 2020
Description
A strong bleach solution composed of 4% Sodium hypochlorite in water. Labarraque's solution also contains about 1% Sodium hydroxide or Sodium carbonate as a stabilizer. Once widely used, the pale green, chlorine-smelling liquid has now been replaced by Bleaching powder and Clorox®.
Synonyms and Related Terms
eau de Labarraque; Javelle water
Resources and Citations
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)