Mineral oil

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Mineral oil
• CAS No.: 8042-47-5
• Molecular Formula: N/A
• Molecular Weight: 23.9979
• Hs Code.: 2710 19 85
• Mol file: 8042-47-5.mol

Synonyms:White mineral oil;White mineral oil (petroleum);Mineral oil, white;White mineral oil(petroleum);

Chemical Property of Mineral oil

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: Heavy white oil
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0001 hPa (20 °C)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.467(lit.)
• Flash Point: 185 °C
• PSA: 0.00000
• Density: 0.85 g/mL at 20 °C
• LogP: 0.00000
• Storage Temp.: −20°C
• Water Solubility.: insoluble

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

Mineral oil ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Pictogram(s): Xi
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38-41
• Safety Statements: 23-26-36-24/25

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Uses: For routine PCR amplifications. Minimizes evaporation of reactions run in PCR instruments without heated lids. mineral oil is an emollient cleanser and demulsifier of dirt trapped in pores. Mineral oil is excellent for use in cleansers. In leave-on cosmetics, its comedogenicity or lack thereof appears related to the level of raw material refinement; therefore, some suppliers state that their product is non-comedogenic. When used in leave-on preparations, mineral oil’s occlusive capability is considered to help improve the epidermal barrier function. This is a clear, odorless oil derived from petroleum and is not known to cause allergic reactions. Mineral oil is used as an overlay covering microdrops of culture medium in petri dishes. It is an active ingredient in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics. It is also used in electrical and mechanical industries as thermal fluid in electrical components and non -conductive coolant. It finds application as a transformer oil, as an anti rust agent for blades and as an insulator in high voltage switchgear. Further, it is used to store reactive metals like lithium, sodium, etc and in X-ray crystallography to suspend crystals.
• Indications: Fecal softeners are substances that are not absorbed from the alimentary canal and act by increasing the bulk of the feces and softening the stool so that it is easier to pass. Mineral oil has been in use for many years, either as the oil or as a white emulsion; it is a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons. Its use has been criticized for many reasons. It dissolves the fat-soluble vitamins and prevents their absorption.