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Acetic Perfumes

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The stronger aromatic or perfumed vinegars fall under this class of preparations; as do also various esprits and eaux (alcoöliques) to which a marked acetic odor has been given by the addition of concentrated acetic acid. The latter may be conveniently prepared by simply adding 1 to 14 fluid ounces of glacial SMELLING SALTS-PERFUMED POWDERS. acetic acid to each 1/2 pint of scented spirit. beaten, washed and dried pour into the bot- For acetic eau de Cologne and other like per- tle as much of the mixture as the sponge will fumes, 14 to 2 ounces of acid, per pint, is gen- absorb, but not sufficient for a drop to escape erally sufficient. if the bottle be inverted.

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