Equipment - 'Sanax' First Aid Kit- Contents, 'Sanax' No 3 Ointment

Significance

Part of medical kit from WW2

Physical description

small bottle with metal screw lid. bottle labelled 'poison'.

Inscriptions & markings

Front of label also reads;CARBOLIZED PETROLATUM (improved). (Less than 3% Carbolic Acid). FOR WOUNDS - CUTS - BURNS - INSECT STINGS - ITCHING PILES - ETC. Sole makers the 'Sanax' Co Moorabin Vic.
Back of label reads: DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Apply to affected parts and cover with gauze, then bandage.-- NB This preparation must not be used if liquid has separated

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