Question

As per European Pharmacopoeia technical guide, substance stored at 25°C for 24 hours at 80% RH, called very hygroscopic when increase in weight is :

• A. \(\geq 0.2\% \ \text{w/w and} \ < 15\% \ \text{w/w}\)
• B. \(\geq 0.2\% \ \text{w/w and} \ < 20\% \ \text{w/w}\)
• C. \(\geq 0.2\% \ \text{w/w and} \ < 2\% \ \text{w/w}\)
• D. \(\geq 15\% \ \text{w/w}\)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct option is (D): \(\geq 15\% \ \text{w/w}\)