Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers, protect from light, and store at controlled room temperature. Avoid exposure to excessive heat.

Labeling— The label states the Latin binomial and, following the official name, the part of the plant source from which the article was derived.

Solubility in 70 percent alcohol— One volume dissolves in 3 volumes of 70% alcohol.

Specific gravity 841: between 0.863 and 0.875.

Angular rotation 781A: between +8 and +15.

Refractive index 831: between 1.462 and 1.472 at 20.

Heavy metals, Method II 231: 0.004%.

Residual solvents 467: meets the requirements.

Expert Committee : (CRX05) Compounding Pharmacy05

USP29–NF24 Page 3317

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