Gutta Percha
»Gutta Percha is the coagulated,dried,purified latex of the trees of the genera Palaquiumand Payenaand most commonly Palaquium gutta(Hooker)Baillon (Fam.Sapotaceae).
Packaging and storage— Preserve under water in well-closed containers,protected from light.
Residue on ignition á281ñ: not more than 1.7%.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Lawrence Evans,III,Ph.D.,Scientist
Expert Committee:(PA6)Pharmaceutical Analysis 6
USP28–NF23Page 935
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