DEFINITION

Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution is a water solution containing NLT 25.0% of d-sorbitol (C₆H₁₄O₆) and NLT 15.0% of 1,4-sorbitan (C₆H₁₂O₅) on the anhydrous basis. The amounts of total sugars, other polyhydric alcohols, and any other hexitol anhydrides, if detected, are not included in the requirements nor in the calculated amount as stated in General Notices, 5.60.10 Other Impurities in USP and NF Articles.