Cera Aseptica, B.P.C. Aseptic Wax.
Botanical name:
Format explanation.
Related entry: Cera alba
White Beeswax | 87.50 | | | 7 ounces |
Almond Oil | 12.50 | | | 1 fl. ounce |
Salicylic Acid | 1.00 | | | 35 grains |
Melt the beeswax with the oil and strain through muslin, add the salicylic acid, and heat to 150°. Keep in sterilised bottles, covered with air aqueous solution (1 in 500) of mercuric chloride.