Liquid Phenyl

Phenyl is an emulsion of light creosote oil and water with soap. Creosote oil contains carbolic acid,creosol and other homologues of phenol which exert the necessary germicidal powder Adequateincorporation of creosote oil or further addition of phenol or cresylic acid or other anti septic chemicals is essential to conform to the carbolic coefficient required for the product. Apart from possessing the,Phenyl is an emulsion of light creosote oil and water with soap. Creosote oil contains carbolic acid, creosol and other homologues of phenol which exert the necessary germicidal powder adequate incorporation of creosote oil.
correct germicidal strength, phenyl should stand without separation for any length, whether exposed or
not. When poured into water it should readily disperse without stirring. It should form a thick milky
white emulsion when sufficiently diluted. This is how an ordinary buyer would generally judge the
quality of this disinfectant.
Phenyl apart from its use in household, hotels, and restaurants, kitchens, bathrooms, and drain lines is
used in considerable quantities by institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries and
municipalities. A license is required from the State Drug Controller to manufacture phenyl.