IUPAC Name
Mineral Oil
Cas Number
8042-47-5
HS Code
27101990
Formula
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Industry
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Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Common Names
Paraffin oil, liquid paraffin, paraffinum liquidum, liquid petroleum
Packaging
800 @ 25 kg Iron Drums, 20 MT / 20 FCL
Brief Overview
White oil, commonly known as mineral oil, appears as a colorless and odorless liquid. It is a mixture that contains higher alkanes obtained from a petroleum distillate.
Manufacturing Processes
White oil is obtained from the distillation and refining of crude oil in an oil refinery.
Biomedical Industry
White oil is used in the culture of oocytes and embryos in IVF. Additionally, white oil is used as mild laxatives and livestock vaccines for pets and livestocks.
Cosmetics Industry
White oil is commonly used in the manufacturing of baby lotions and cosmetics. It is also used in production of eyelashes to prevent breaking when applied.
Food Industry
White oil has an E number of E905a and is widely used as a preservative for wooden cutting boards and utensils. However, it is not approved to be used in food products within the European Union.
