Table 1

Absorbance (mean ± SD) of reference suspensions for the limpidity test according to European Pharmacopoeia 7th ed, test 2.2.1.

Absorbance at (nm)
Category of reference suspension350550Aspect of solution
I0.017±0.0020.007±0.001Clear
II0.032±0.0030.014±0.002Slightly opalescent
III0.085±0.0010.035±0.001Opalescent
IV0.144±0.0050.059±0.003Very opalescent
  • From Mahler et al39.