Petrolatum
Product Description
| Product | Petrolatum |
| CAS | 8027-32-5; 8009-03-8 |
| Synonym | Petrolatum amber, Petroleum jelly, Vaseline USP |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density (lbs/gal(US)@20°) | 780-880 kg/m3 @70 °C |
| Solubility test (10 grams in 80 gram Ipopropyl Alcohol) | (in water @ 20°C ) : <0.1g/l |
| Viscocity | @ 100°C : 6.3 mm2/s ..by DIN 51562 |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.01 mbar |
| Congealing point | 50.5 ..by DIN ISO 2207 |
| Sensoric | White paste |
| Cone penetration | @ 25°C : 163 mm/10 --- by DIN 51580 |
| Flash Point COC °C | > 150°C |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Notes | Petrolatum is used in preparing medicinal ointments and for lubrication. Petrolatum is also used as a lubricant, as a laxative, and as a base for nasal sprays. |
| Class | Petrochemicals |
| Function | Excipients & Emulsifiers, Humectants & Emollients |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Plating, Industrial, Pharmaceutical |
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