358 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS portant aspects of inorganic chemis- try have been over-emphasized. This reviewer feels, for example that too many compounds of phos- phorus receive individual listings on pages 896-902. It appears that the authors made a very careful attempt to include all types of reactions even oc- casionally obscure references. Al- though their efforts in this area must receive E for excellence, oc- casional inconsistencies occur: For example, the Millon test for pro- teins •s described under Millon Reagent but not under the heading of Protein Tests. Six different tests are listed as Protein Tests. Neither biuret nor ninhydrin is mentioned, but the Arnold test is included. This test is specific for the presence of mercaptan groups, nonspecific for proteins, and curiously enough is elsewhere described as the Howera- Bermejo test. A fault of this type does not lower the value of this vol- ume as a desk reference for the scientifically trained person. This volume is not designed for use by secretaries or by people who do not possess a fairly sound foundation in the physical sciences. On the •ther hand, this volume will be particu- larly welcome to those of us whose memories have occasional lapses. The structural formulas, equations, and concise discussions help to make this encyclopedia a one- volume reference library. The volume also includes a glos- sary of German, Spanish, French and Russian chemical terms and their translation into English. It is unlikely that this feature will be much used by chemists since most of the terms listed are' highly specific and, therefore, are "identical" in all languages. Certainly any chem- ist will recognize triazine in any of the following languages: French- triazine German-Triazin Spanish- triazina Russian-TP_,A:3,Ht4. The type is very legible, and the paper appears to be of good quality. In summary, the creators of this volume have done a very creditable job. Their efforts undoubtedly will be rewarded by wide acceptance of this encyclopedia as the abridged Webster of Chemistry.--M. M. RIEOEP., Warner-Lambert.

SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN Alfred Herzka, B.Sc., F.R.I.C. President 196•t-65