Light Mineral Oil
» Light Mineral Oil is a purified mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It may contain a suitable stabilizer.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers. No storage requirements specified.
Labeling—
Label it to indicate the name and quantity of any substance added as a stabilizer, and label packages intended for direct use by the public to indicate that it is not intended for internal use.
Identification—
B:
It meets the requirements of the test for Viscosity.
Specific gravity 
841
:
between 0.818 and 0.880.
841:
between 0.818 and 0.880.
Viscosity 911—
Perform the test at 40.0±0.1
using a suitable capillary viscometer: the kinematic viscosity is between 3.0 and 34.4 mm2·s-1.
911—
Perform the test at 40.0±0.1 using a suitable capillary viscometer: the kinematic viscosity is between 3.0 and 34.4 mm2·s-1.
Acidity, Readily carbonizable substances, Limit of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Limit of sulfur compounds, and Solid paraffin—
It meets the requirements of the tests for Acidity, Readily carbonizable substances, Limit of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Limit of sulfur compounds, and Solid paraffin under Mineral Oil.
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 1870
Pharmacopeial Forum: Volume No. 33(5) Page 972