Mineral oil
Synonym(s):light mineral oil;Mineral oil;Mineral oil for PCR;Nujol;Paraffin oil
- CAS NO.:8042-47-5
- Empirical Formula: N/A
- Molecular Weight: 23.9979
- MDL number: MFCD01779781
- EINECS: 232-455-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-04-29 11:13:58
What is Mineral oil?
The Uses of Mineral oil
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.
Background
Mineral oil, or paraffin oil, is a mixture of higher alkanes from a mineral source, such as petroleum. Petroleum mineral oil is manufactured from crude oils by vacuum distillation to produce several distillates and a residual oil that are then further refined. During the modern refining process, aromatics are reduced by solvent extraction, catalytic hydrotreating, or hydrocracking. Unrefined or mildly treated mineral oils are classified as Group 3 carcinogens by the World Health Organizations, as chronic exposure to these aromatics including alkylated polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAC) can lead to skin cancer.
Mineral oil is a common ingredient in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics to treat and prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. It is also used as a mild laxative for human or veterinary uses.
Indications
Mineral oil is not considered an active pharmacological ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations and so has no official indication. It is typically present in topical formulations as an emollient and occlusive agent .
What are the applications of Application
Mineral oil is a mixture of alkanes that is suitable for overlaying aqueous reactions and centrifuge gradients
Pharmacokinetics
Mineral oil blocks the loss of water from the skin allowing greater hydration of the epidermis .
Metabolism
Not Available
Properties of Mineral oil
Density | 0.85 g/mL at 20 °C |
Flash point: | 185 °C |
storage temp. | room temp |
form | light oil |
color | white |
Odor | Very faint. |
Water Solubility | insoluble |
Safety information for Mineral oil
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
Health Hazard GHS08 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H304:Aspiration hazard |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P331:Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P405:Store locked up. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Mineral oil
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Panama Petrochem Ltd
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