Mitin
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Mitin is an ointment base containing up to 50% water, held within a fatty base by means of soap and sodium caseinate. It forms a white, very soft ointment that remains stable during storage, although it is susceptible to mold formation.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
MITIN, Mitinum, an ointment base containing up to 50% water. Water is held in the fatty base by the admixture of soap and sodium caseinate. According to the formula published by the manufacturer, Mitin contains: 6 parts green soap, 2 parts "condensed milk", 63 parts spermaceti, 16 parts white wax, 220 parts anhydrous lanolin, 200 parts liquid paraffin, and 500 parts water. Mitin is a white, very soft ointment; it does not decompose during storage, but is subject to mold formation.
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“Mitin.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/mitin/