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The topical application of benzocaine acts on the nerve tissue of the skin and mucous membranes, blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, temporarily loses various senses and numbs sensory nerve endings to achieve pain relief and itch-relieving effects. The local anaesthetic effect of benzocaine is weaker than that of procaine, it can be slowly absorbed for external use, has a long-lasting effect and has analgesic and anti-itching effects. The toxicity of benzocaine is only 1/20 to 1/160 that of cocaine.

• What information is there about benzocaine?

• How is benzocaine properly handled and stored?

• What are the uses of benzocaine?

What is the basic information about benzocaine?

1. Character

This product is a white crystalline powder; odourless, slightly bitter in taste, followed by numbness; It turns yellow when exposed to light. benzocaine is easily soluble in ethanol, chloroform or ether, easily soluble in fatty oil and very easily soluble in water.

2. Melting point

The melting point of this product is 88~91℃.

How is benzocaine properly handled and stored?

Operating arrangements: closed operation, full ventilation. Prevent dust from entering the workshop air. Operators must undergo special training and strictly adhere to operating procedures. It is recommended that operators wear self-priming filter dust masks, chemical goggles, gas permeable protective clothing and latex gloves. Keep away from fire and heat sources and smoking is strictly prohibited in the workplace. Use explosion-proof ventilation systems and equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents. Equipped with the appropriate variety and quantity of fire fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. Empty containers can be harmful residues.

Storage precautions: Store benzocaine in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Protect from direct sunlight. Package is sealed. benzocaine should be stored separately from oxidizers, acids, alkalis, reducing agents and edible chemicals and should not be mixed. Equipped with the appropriate variety and quantity of fire fighting equipment. Storage areas should be equipped with suitable materials to contain spills.

What are the uses of benzocaine?

1. UV absorber. benzocaine is mainly used in sun protection and tanning cosmetics. It is chemically light and air resistant, safe for the skin and has the ability to form a film on the skin. It can effectively absorb ultraviolet rays in the medium wavelength light range of 280-320 μm in the UVB range. The quantity added is usually about 4%.

2. Local anaesthetics, benzocaine is used to relieve itching and pain in wounds, ulcers and hemorrhoids with a concentration of 5% to 20% . It is also used as an intermediate in drug synthesis and organic synthesis.

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