Light Liquid Paraffin – High Purity Refined Mineral Oil
Light Liquid Paraffin is a highly refined, clear, colourless, odourless mineral oil widely used as a processing aid, lubricant, emollient, and formulation ingredient across industrial, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and personal-care applications. It offers good chemical stability, smooth flow properties, moisture resistance, and excellent compatibility with many formulations.
Product Highlights
- High-purity refined mineral oil
- Clear and colourless liquid
- Odourless or very low odour
- Smooth, non-greasy feel
- Good oxidation and chemical stability
- Excellent lubricating properties
- Suitable for a wide range of formulations
- Available for bulk and industrial requirements
- Consistent quality from batch to batch
Applications
Cosmetic & Personal Care
- Creams and lotions
- Body oils
- Hair-care formulations
- Massage and skin-care products
- Emollient-based formulations
- Petroleum jelly and related products
Pharmaceutical Applications
- Used as a formulation ingredient where the applicable grade and regulatory specifications permit
- Ointments and topical preparations
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare formulations
Industrial Applications
- Lubricant and processing applications
- Polishes and protective formulations
- Rubber and polymer processing
- Textile and manufacturing applications
- Release-agent and surface-treatment formulations
- Various industrial formulations requiring a stable mineral oil
Technical Profile
| Property | Typical Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Light Liquid Paraffin |
| Alternate Name | Light Mineral Oil |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Odour | Odourless / very low odour |
| Nature | Highly refined mineral oil |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Function | Lubricant, emollient, processing aid |
| Packaging | As per customer requirement |
| Availability | Bulk / commercial supply |
Note: Exact viscosity, density, flash point, colour, and other specifications depend on the grade supplied. For pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food-contact, or other regulated applications, the appropriate certified grade should be selected according to the applicable specification.
Why Choose Light Liquid Paraffin?
Light Liquid Paraffin provides a stable, versatile and economical mineral-oil base for numerous formulations. Its low odour, clear appearance, lubricity and smooth spreading characteristics make it useful where a refined liquid hydrocarbon is required.
SEO FAQ
What is Light Liquid Paraffin?
Light Liquid Paraffin is a highly refined liquid mineral oil used as an emollient, lubricant, processing aid and formulation ingredient.
What is another name for Light Liquid Paraffin?
It is commonly referred to as Light Mineral Oil, Liquid Paraffin Oil or Paraffin Oil, depending on the market and application.
Where is Light Liquid Paraffin used?
It is used in cosmetic, personal-care, pharmaceutical and various industrial formulations, with the appropriate grade selected for the intended application.
Is Light Liquid Paraffin soluble in water?
No. Light Liquid Paraffin is generally insoluble in water.
Can Light Liquid Paraffin be used in cosmetics?
Yes, an appropriate cosmetic-grade material can be used in creams, lotions, oils and other personal-care formulations, subject to the formulation and applicable regulations.
How should Light Liquid Paraffin be stored?
Keep it tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location and follow the supplier’s SDS and grade-specific storage requirements.
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