Curaven

Pharmacology, Hygiene & Sanitation

Also known as: Curaben

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Curaven is a liquid soap containing phenol, naphthalene derivatives, terpenes, and essential oils. It was used in the early 20th century as a disinfectant and deodorizing agent.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

CURAVEN, Curaben, a liquid soap containing phenol, naphthalene derivatives, terpenes, and essential oils. It is used as a disinfectant and deodorizing agent.

Cite this page

“Curaven.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/curaven/