DEFINITIONS OF
STORAGE CONDITIONS AS PER IP 96;
1. COLD: Any
temperature not exceeding 8°C and usually between 2°C to 8°C. A refrigerator is
a cold place in which the temperature is maintained thermostatically between
2°C to 8°C.
2. COOL: Any
temperature between 8°C and 25°C. An article, for which storage in a cool place
is directed may alternately, be stored in a refrigerator unless otherwise
specified in the individual monograph.
3. ROOM TEMPERATURE:
The temperature prevailing in a working area.
4. WARM: Any
temperature between 30°C and 40°C.
5. EXCESSIVE HEAT: Any temperature above 40°C.
6. LIGHT RESISTANT
CONTAINERS: A light resistant container protect the content from the effect
of actinic light by virtue of the specific properties of the material of which
it is made.
7. WELL CLOSED
CONTAINER: A well closed container products the contents from contamination
by extraneous liquid and from loss of the article under normal condition of
handling, shipment, storage and distribution.
8. TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINERS: A tightly closed container protects the contents from contamination
by extraneous liquid and solids or Vapour from loss or deterioration of the
article from effervescence, deliquescent or evaporation under normal condition
of handling, shipment, storage and distribution
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