title: A first-aid preparation for burns and scalds.
abstract: A report of a laboratory evaluation of a mousse comprising a mixture of paraffin oils and waxes containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (this product has since been reformulated and no longer contains CFCs). The product has been marketed for the first-aid treatment of burn injuries. The cooling abilities of this product are measured and compared with those of other aerosol preparations. The results show that the mousse provides local cooling for at least 10 minutes after application in laboratory conditions.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Lawrence
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000336:Aerosols; D000818:Animals; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002056:Burns / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical; D005392:First Aid / Q000379:methods*; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010232:Paraffin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012881:Skin Temperature; D014885:Waxes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D014885:Waxes; D010232:Paraffin