VISITOR'S QUESTIONS
6... Phenoxethol Query
First of all you seem to have misread the text on the
method of treatment page it actually reads:
"... it is my opinion that the availability of reliable,
pre-mixed, ready-to-use medications is such nowadays that it is far
better to identify the aquarium and /or fish problem, then seek out
the appropriate ready-to-use remedy from your local aquatic store. On
this basis I will recommend this method of treatment in all instances,
unless otherwise stated. For illustration purposes, or if you feel you
need to know what these base drugs are, a brief overview of some them
are listed here..."
Please note: I actually recommend commercially prepared
remedies. The "raw" drugs description is for illustration purposes only,
in certain circumstances some of these drugs can be potentially lethal.
However, to answer your question:
As a pre-mixed, ready-to-use medication (my preferred
method of treatment) Phenoxethol is commercially obtained as "Interpet
no.8...antifungus and finrot ".
Fungal attacks will only arise if conditions are right
for the spores to establish themselves. Having recurring fungus is a
sign that something may be wrong with your water - the most common cause
is when the water temperature is too low for a particular species, or
the mucous membrane of the fish is damaged due to excess acid or alkali.
Fungus such as Saprolegnia and Achlya will only attack
stressed and weakened fish whose mucous defences may be impaired possibly
through injury. Previous damage by a bacterial disease and open wounds
and sores on the skin can also be a cause. After establishing the initial
cause of the fungus and redressing that, raising the temperature of
the aquarium water can sometimes affect a cure in itself.
About Phenoxethol : Phenoxethol or Ethylene glycol
monomethyl ether (EGME), is a phenolic derivative, sold under the trade
names of Arosol, Dowanol EPH , phenyl Cellosolve, phenoxetol and phenonip.
It is widely employed as an industrial solvent in the production of
de-icing solutions, hydraulic fluids, resins, lacquers, dyes, and inks.
When Phenoxethol is added with organic solvents and
aqueous solutions it has resulted in diverse applications such as: household
products, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, paints, varnishes,
cleaning and degreasing agents, and pesticides. It is also used as a
fixative for perfumes, a bactericide, insect repellent, and Topical
antiseptic.
Synonyms of Phenoxethol include:
- phenoxetol,
- phenoxyethyl alcohol,
- phenoxyethanol,
- rose ether,
- 1-hydroxy-2- phenoxyethane,
- phenylmonoglycol ether,
- 2- phenoxyethanol,
- glycol mono phenyl ether,
- beta-hydroxyethyl phenyl ether.
Phenoxethol is harmful by inhalation, contact with
skin, and if swallowed.
Skin, eye and respiratory irritant.
May cause serious eye damage.
Causes severe allergic reactions.
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