Petrolatum

Name:
Petrolatum
Detailed information:
A semisolid or liquid mixture of hydrocarbons derived by distillation of paraffin-base petroleum fractions. The solid form (mineral jelly) may be either water-white or pale yellow. Its chief uses are in mild ointments, cosmetics, softener in rubber mixtures and food processing (release agent in bakery products, dehydrated fruits and vegetables), protective coating (raw fruits and vegetables), and defoaming agent (beet sugar, yeast). The liquid form (white mineral oil) is used as a laxative, textile lubricant, and dispersing agent. There are three grades of both solid and liquid types with various specifications (USP, NF, and FCC).See Ointment.