Paraffin oil subliquidum n.Ph. Eur. (Liquidum)
What is paraffin oil ?
Paraffin oil is a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons and is used as an important component in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and technical industries.
How is paraffin oil produced?
Paraffin is obtained by vacuum distillation from various petroleum cuts. So-called paraffin waxes are produced as a by-product. The crude paraffin is extracted from these, which is then refined. The paraffin oil is a by-product of the refining process.
Where is paraffin oil used?
A large area of application is in cosmetics, where paraffin oil is used as a base for a number of products. Paraffin oil is also at least one of the components in all oil-based care products. Paraffin oil is also part of pharmaceutical products, both in human and veterinary medicine. In the food industry, it is used as a lubricant and additive component, among other things. Not to be overlooked is the technical sector, where it is used as a wood preservative, for leather care or as corrosion protection in mechanical engineering.
What are the properties of paraffin oil?
Paraffin oil is characterised by its resistance in acidic environments. It is also non-toxic and inert to many chemicals, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It is also electrically insulating, water-repellent and can be melted together with other greases and waxes.
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