dusting powder

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Usually intended for external use.
Notes:
  1. Usually contains ingredients used for therapeutic, prophylactic, or lubricant purposes.
  2. Normally dispensed in containers with perforated lids.
  3. The powder must flow well so that it can be dusted over the required area.
  4. Examples are antibacterial and antifungal products.
Source:
PAC, 2009, 81, 971. (Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)) on page 983 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'dusting powder' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.15179 RIS BibTex EndNote
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