Mineral Oil, Rectal
» Mineral Oil, Rectal, is Mineral Oil that has been suitably packaged.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in tight, light-resistant, single-unit containers. No storage requirements specified.
USP Reference standards 
11
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11—
USP Mineral Oil RS
Identification—
B:
It meets the requirements of the test for Viscosity.
Specific gravity 841:
between 0.845 and 0.905.
841:
between 0.845 and 0.905.
Viscosity 911—
Perform the test at 40.0 ± 0.1
using a suitable capillary viscometer: the kinematic viscosity is between 34.5 and 150.0 mm2·s-1.
911—
Perform the test at 40.0 ± 0.1 using a suitable capillary viscometer: the kinematic viscosity is between 34.5 and 150.0 mm2·s-1.
Acidity—
Add 20 mL of boiling water to 10 mL of Mineral Oil, Rectal, and shake vigorously for about 1 minute. Allow to cool, and draw off the separated water. To 10 mL of the filtrated aqueous layer add 0.1 mL of phenolphthalein TS: the solution does not produce a pink color. Not more than 1.0 mL of 0.01 N sodium hydroxide is required to change the color to pink.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Monograph | Robert H. Lafaver, M.S.
Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-8335 |
(EXC2010) Monographs - Excipients |
| Reference Standards | RS Technical Services 1-301-816-8129 rstech@usp.org |
USP35–NF30 Page 3926
Pharmacopeial Forum: Volume No. 33(5) Page 964