Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight containers, and avoid exposure to excessive heat.

Melting range, Class II 741: between 85 and 88.

Heavy metals, Method II 231: 0.001%.

Free fatty acids 401— Weigh accurately 20 g into a conical flask, melt on a steam bath, add 75 mL of hot alcohol that previously has been neutralized with 0.1 N sodium hydroxide to phenolphthalein TS, swirl, and add 1 mL of phenolphthalein TS. Titrate with 0.1 N sodium hydroxide VS, swirling vigorously, until the solution remains faintly pink after being shaken for 60 seconds: not more than 11.0 mL of 0.1 N sodium hydroxide is required.

Hydroxyl value— The hydroxyl value is between 154 and 162, determined as directed in the test for Hydroxyl value under Castor Oil.

Iodine value 401: not more than 5.

Saponification value 401: between 176 and 182.

Residual solvents 467: meets the requirements.

Expert Committee : (DSB05) Dietary Supplements - Botanicals

USP29–NF24 Page 3304

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