Coal Tar Ointment
» Prepare Coal Tar Ointment as follows.
Coal Tar 10 g
Polysorbate 80 5 g
Zinc Oxide Paste 985 g
to make 1000 g
Blend the Coal Tar with the Polysorbate 80, and incorporate the mixture with the Zinc Oxide Paste.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight containers.
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