Word: alkali
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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BENJ. WEAVER, Sec'y.BOYLSTON CHEMICAL CLUB. - Meeting to-night (Thursday) at 7.30 in 21 Thayer. Dr. J. F. Wing will lecture od "The Alkali Industry...
...cases of emergency one should keep cool. This is the first and most important rule. Poisons are of two kinds, acids or alkalis and narcotics. The value of an alkali as an antidote is very small, unless the dose can be immediately administered. Common cooking soda diluted in water is one of the best alkalis which can be used in case of poisoning by an acid. Lemon juice and vinegar are acids which are valuable as antidotes to alkalis. When an emetic is necessary, mustard diluted in water, or luke-warm water in large quantities, should be given. Milk, olive...