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Change to read: gradually raising the temperature until the mass is
thoroughly charred. Ignite the mass until the residue is
uniformly yellow, and cool. Dissolve the residue in 10 mL
Zinc Oxide ▲Compounded▲ (USP 1-May-2019) of 2 N sulfuric acid, warming if necessary to dissolve.
Paste Titrimetric system
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(See Titrimetry á541ñ.)▲ (USP 1-May-2019)
DEFINITION Mode: Direct titration
Titrant: 0.05 M edetate disodium VS
Change to read: Endpoint detection: Visual
Zinc Oxide ▲Compounded▲ (USP 1-May-2019) Paste contains NLT Analysis: Transfer the Sample solution to a beaker, and rinse
24.0% and NMT 26.0% of zinc oxide (ZnO). Prepare Zinc the crucible with small portions of water until the combined
Oxide ▲Compounded▲ (USP 1-May-2019) Paste as follows. solution and rinsings measure 50 mL. Add 15 mL of
ammonia–ammonium chloride buffer TS and 1 mL of
eriochrome black TS, and titrate with Titrant until the
Zinc Oxide 250 g solution is blue in color. Each milliliter of Titrant is
Starch 250 g equivalent to 4.069 mg of zinc oxide (ZnO).
Acceptance criteria: 24.0%–26.0%
White Petrolatum 500 g
PERFORMANCE TESTS
To make 1000 g
• MINIMUM FILL á755ñ: Meets the requirements
Mix the ingredients. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• PACKAGING AND STORAGE: Package in well-closed
al
IDENTIFICATION containers, and avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures
• A. The residue obtained in the Assay is yellow when hot and exceeding 30°.
white when cool.
ASSAY
Change to read:
• PROCEDURE
Sample solution: Transfer 600 mg of Paste to a porcelain
ci
crucible. Heat gently until melted, and continue heating,
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