Product code RXSOL-25-1746-025
- Unit
- Kg
- Quantity per unit
- 25.00
Petroleum Jelly is a semi-solid hydrocarbon mixture derived from purified mineral oils and waxes. It is widely used in industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations as a base material. The product is chemically stable, non-reactive, and highly refined. It provides excellent lubricating and sealing properties. Packaged in bulk for multipurpose applications across industries.
Application
This product is used in Industries like,
- Cosmetics
- Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
- Food Processing and Handling
Technical Specifications
| CHARACTERISTICS | : | SPECIFICATION |
| Description | : | A White Translucent Unctuous Mass, Slightly Fluorescent in daylight when melted, odourless, when wubbed on the skin |
| Solubility | : | Slightly soluble in Methylene Chloride, insoluble in Water, Ethanol (96%) & Glycerol |
| Drop Point Deg.C | : | 40 – 60 |
| Consistency Dmm | : | 100-300 |
| Infrared Absorption of A 0.05 % W/V solution In 2,2,4 – trimethylpentane, at about 290 Nm | : | As per specification |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | : | As per specification |
| Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | : | As per specification |
| Sulphated Ash,% | : |
0.05 Maximum |
Precautions & Remarks
HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Keep away from all ignition sources.
Storage: Store in cool, well- ventilated place away from sources of heat and direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in the original container.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Product is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazards when properly used in the recommended application and good standards of industrial and personal hygiene are maintained.
Keywords
Petroleum jelly is a mixture of mineral oils and waxes, which form a semisolid jelly-like substance. Petroleum jelly also called petrolatum, white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon.
Petroleum Jelly CAS number is 8009-03-8