Petroleum Jelly
semisolid jelly-like substance. Petroleum jelly also called petrolatum, white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon.
This product is used in Industries like,
- Cosmetics
- Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
- Food Processing and Handling
| 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 |
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
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.
