PEPPERM/EMULCONC/BP
REV. 0001
06/05/2011
SALES SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT
Peppermint Emulsion Concentrated BP
DEFINITION
Concentrated Peppermint Emulsion is a 2% v/v dispersion of Peppermint Oil in a
suitable vehicle containing a non-ionic surface-active agent.
PREPARATION
Peppermint Oil
Polysorbate 20
Double-strength Chloroform Water
Purified Water, freshly boiled and cooled
CHARACTERS
White liquid (emulsion) with characteristic odour and mint taste.
TEST
Weight per ml
TVC - Bacteria
TVC – Yeasts and Moulds
Gram Negative Bacteria
E. Coli
STORAGE
20 ml
1 ml
500 ml
Sufficient to produce 1000 ml
SPECIFICATION
0.980 gm to 1.020 gm
Maximum 103 CFU/ml
Maximum 102 CFU/ml
Absent from TVC
Absent from 1ml
Should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
PRODUCT NAMED ABOVE COMPLIES WITH THE SPECIFICATION OF BP.
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