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5. Why is picric acid and tannic acid used in the treatment of burns?

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Picric acid has antiseptic and astringent properties. For medical use it is incorporated in a surface anesthetic ointment or solution and in burn ointments. Picric acid is a much stronger acid than phenol; it decomposes carbonates and may be titrated with bases.