| Description | This is an empty glass jar that once contained Ethyl Chloride, also known as Chloraethyl Dr. Henning. The jar is a clear, cylindrical glass tube featuring a metal lever lock. A white label is taped on top, inscribed with blue ink writings: “Chloraethyl Dr. Henning Aether chloratus DAB.6 Chemisch reines Aethylchlorid Ethyl chloride Absolutely chemically pure Cloruro de etilio Quimicamente puro Ether chlorhydrique Chimiquement pur Chloreto d’ethylo Chimicamente puro Ph. Austr. VIII., Belg. IV., Brit. 1948, Dan. 1933, Helv. V., Hisp. VIII., Hung. IV., Japon. V, Jug. 1933, Ned. V.: Port.1935, Suec.X., F.U.V.,Franc.1908, Turk. Kod.1930 u. U.S.P.XI Made in Germany”. Ethyl Chloride is a gas that condenses under slight pressure and can be sprayed onto the skin. It has been used in surgery and continues to be used topically in sports medicine to alleviate local pain. |