The object of the present invention is to provide an ointment preparation technology that can suppress both separation and coloration over time. That is, the following external composition can suppress both separation over time and coloration over time: including (A) 30 to 60% by weight of zinc chloride, specific (B) inorganic powder and specific (C) additives, and (D) A composition for external use； and a composition for external use containing (A) zinc chloride 30 to 60% by weight, a specific (B) inorganic powder, and (D) a solvent.本發明之目的在於提供一種可抑制經時分離與經時著色二者之軟膏製劑技術。即，下述外用組成物可抑制經時分離與經時著色之二者：包含(A)氯化鋅30~60重量%、特定(B)無機粉末與特定(C)添加劑、及(D)溶劑之外用組成物；以及，包含(A)氯化鋅30~60重量%、特定(B)無機粉末及(D)溶劑之外用組成物。
