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part IV

.—Beeswax 8 parts Water 56 parts Potassium carbonate 4 parts

Dissolve the potash in 12 parts of water; heat together the wax and the remaining water till the wax is liquefied; then mix the two and boil together until a perfect emulsion is effected. Color, if desired, with a solution of annatto.

V.—Paraffine oil 8 parts Kerosene 1 part Limewater 1