Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight containers.

Labeling— The label states the Latin binomial and, following the official name, the part of the plant source from which the article was derived. The label also states that if solid material has separated, carefully warm Oil until it is completely liquefied, and mix before using.

Solubility in 90 percent alcohol— One volume dissolves in 1 volume of 90 percent alcohol.

Specific gravity 841: between 0.953 and 0.973.

Congealing temperature 651: not lower than 3.

Angular rotation 781A: between +12 and +24.

Refractive index 831: between 1.528 and 1.538 at 20.

Heavy metals, Method II 231: 0.004%.

Residual solvents 467: meets the requirements.

Expert Committee : (CRX05) Compounding Pharmacy05

USP29–NF24 Page 3334

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