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For 100 g
Mineral oil, lighcheavy 1:1 90 g
Polyethylene glycol 1450 5 g
Methylcellulose (4000 cps) 5 g
Note: The ratios of the ingrethents can be adjusted as needed.
METHOD OF PREPARATION
1. Calculate the required quantity of each ingrethent for the total amount to be prepared.
2. Weigh and/or measure each ingrethent accurately.
3. Heat the mineral oil blend to about 35°C.
4. incorporate the PEG 1450 and maintain die temperature until the PEG is melted and nuxed well.
5. Add the methylcellulose, cool the mixture, and allow the mixture to gel.
6. Package and label.
PACKAGING
Package in tight, light-resistant containers.1
LABELING
Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed.
STABILITY
A beyond-use date of up to 6 months can be used for this preparation.1
USE
Plasticized hydrocarbon gel is used in the preparation of oral adhesive paste.
QUALITY CONTROL
Quality -control assessment can include theoretical weight compared to actual weight, pH, specific gravity, color, texture-surface, texture-spam I a spread, appearance, feel, rheological properties, and physical observations/
DISCUSSION
Light mineral oil is a transparent, colorless, viscous liquid...