- British Pharmacopoeia Volume III
- Formulated Preparations: Specific Monographs
Concentrated Camphor Water |
General Notices
Definition
Racemic Camphor |
40 g |
Ethanol (90 per cent) |
600 mL |
Water |
Sufficient to produce 1000 mL |
Extemporaneous preparation
The following directions apply.
Dissolve the Racemic Camphor in the Ethanol (90 per cent) and add, gradually, with vigorous shaking after each addition, sufficient Water to produce 1000 mL.
The water complies with the requirements stated under Aromatic Waters and with the following requirement.
Ethanol content
51 to 55% v/v, Appendix VIII F.