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Menthol petrolatum 1% PO031

CGR-ES-069 · FN/2003/PO/031 VASELINA MENTOLADA

For local reviewCGR-ES-069Spain · AEMPS

WORKSHEET FOR LOCAL APPROVAL — source authority does not replace batch approval.

Dosage formOintment
Reference batch100 g
Monograph version4.0
Source packagev4

Source formula

IngredientSource quantity
Racemic menthol1 g
White soft paraffinq.s. ad 100 g

Quantities refer to the source batch. This website does not automatically scale formulas, assign doses or calculate BUD.

Description

Documented in source

Glossy white greasy ointment with menthol odour.

References: [1]

Use and action

Documented in source

Antipruritic and skin protectant according to the source.

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Specifications

Documented in source

Glossy white greasy ointment with menthol odour.

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Light

Partial evidence

For the finished product the source specifies:
Opaque jar or metal tube, protect from light/moisture, <25°C.

References: [1]

Air

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Water and solubility

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Humidity

Partial evidence

For the finished product the source specifies:
Opaque jar or metal tube, protect from light/moisture, <25°C.

References: [1]

Temperature

Partial evidence

For the finished product the source specifies:
Opaque jar or metal tube, protect from light/moisture, <25°C.

References: [1]

pH and related incompatibilities

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Other incompatibilities

Partial evidence

Menthol forms eutectic mixtures with camphor/thymol; incompatible with strong oxidants.

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Ingredient-specific information

Partial evidence

Racemic menthol: Menthol forms eutectic mixtures with camphor/thymol; incompatible with strong oxidants.
These are selected facts for identified ingredients; relevant sensitivities and incompatibilities are detailed in the corresponding fields. This is not a complete SDS for every material.

References: [2]

Personal protective equipment

Partial evidence

Menthol: eye protection and prevention of contact/dust inhalation.
Supplementary AEMPS framework: clean long-sleeved laboratory clothing, hair covering and dedicated footwear/overshoes. Powder handling requires suitable eye/respiratory protection; change gloves with activity or damage. Select the exact type/material using SDS and risk assessment.

References: [2] · [3]

Risks and precautions

Partial evidence

A complete formula-specific hazard classification is not established. Assess potency, dust/aerosol, allergens, solvents, microbial risk and cross-contamination using the actual materials and process. Absence of a flag does not establish absence of hazard.

References: [1]

Compounding conditions

Documented in source

The corresponding AEMPS SOP specifies room temperature 25 ± 5°C and relative humidity ≤60%, unless the particular formula requires otherwise. This is the work environment, not processing or storage temperature.
Follow the addition sequence, temperatures and times stated under Preparation Procedure. The specific monograph is not a complete qualification of the local facility/equipment.

References: [1] · [4]

BUD rationale

Documented in source

3 months under the source conditions.
The source period applies to its exact composition, method and packaging. It is not this batch’s expiry date and cannot be transferred to another vehicle/strength. Calculate the actual date in the blank batch record.

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Bases and dependencies

Partial evidence

No separate base is identified in the dependency register. Check any commercial vehicles/compound excipients listed in the formula.

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Equipment

Editorial checklist

Indicative checklist derived from the method: Balance of suitable resolution, Containers and mixing tools compatible with the materials, Mortar and pestle. Selection/qualification is defined locally.

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Preparation procedure

Documented in source

Triturate menthol and incorporate into petrolatum with a pestle until fully uniform.

References: [1] · [4]

Observations

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

References: [1]

Packaging

Documented in source

Opaque jar or metal tube, protect from light/moisture, <25°C.

References: [1]

Quality control

Partial evidence

Glossy white greasy ointment with menthol odour.

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Storage

Documented in source

Opaque jar or metal tube, protect from light/moisture, <25°C.

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Dispensing and directions

Documented in source

Not under 2 years, in/near the nose, on open wounds/mucosa or acute/subacute inflammatory dermatoses.

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Labelling

editorial_specimen

Menthol petrolatum 1% PO031
Strength/variant: __________ Quantity: __________
Batch: __________ Prepared: __________ Use by: __________
Εξωτερική χρήση / External use
Dose/directions: __________
Storage: Opaque jar or metal tube, protect from light/moisture, <25°C.
Not under 2 years, in/near the nose, on open wounds/mucosa or acute/subacute inflammatory dermatoses.

References: [1]

Sources and traceability

  1. FN/2003/PO/031 VASELINA MENTOLADA

    FN/2003 • ηλεκτρονικό κείμενο με NIPO 2020/2022 / electronic text with NIPO 2020/2022 · PDF pp. 2–3 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  2. FN/2003/PA/021 MENTOL RACÉMICO

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–2 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  3. PN/L/PG/002/00 INDUMENTARIA

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–5 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  4. PN/L/FF/006/00 ELABORACIÓN DE POMADAS

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–6 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

Provenance and reuse

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