Mineral oil
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-04-15
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
liquid
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| Molecular Weight |
Not applicable (mixture)
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
Colorless, transparent oily liquid
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: Mineral Oil
CAS Number: 8042-47-5
Alias: White Mineral Oil, Paraffin Oil, Liquid Paraffin, White Oil
Molecular Formula: N/A (Complex mixture of C16–C20 alkanes)
Molecular Weight: Not applicable (mixture)
EINECS Number: 232-455-8
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Highly refined petroleum distillate, composed of saturated aliphatic and alicyclic nonpolar hydrocarbons.
- Structural Features: A complex mixture of straight-chain and branched-chain alkanes. Chemically inert with no reactive functional groups.
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless, transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Odorless; slight petroleum smell when heated
- Density: 0.83–0.875 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Melting Point: -15 °C
- Boiling Point: 300–500 °C (1,013 hPa)
- Flash Point: ≥185 °C
- Viscosity: 12.5–17.5 cSt (40 °C)
- Solubility: Insoluble in water, glycerol, cold ethanol; soluble in benzene, ether, chloroform, hot ethanol.
- Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical: Laxative, excipient, ointment base.
- Cosmetics: Emollient, moisturizer, barrier agent in creams/lotions.
- Food Grade: Release agent, lubricant (food-contact equipment).
- Industrial: Lubricant, rust inhibitor, plasticizer, heat transfer fluid.
- Laboratory: PCR overlay oil to prevent evaporation.
Safety & Storage
- Hazard Class: Low toxicity. May cause mild skin/eye irritation. Inhalation of mist may cause respiratory irritation.
- Protection: Wear safety goggles and gloves. Avoid inhalation of mist.
- Storage: Sealed, cool, dry, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire, heat, and strong oxidants.
- Transport: General chemical. Prevent package damage and leakage.
Quality Specifications
- Purity: 100% (Refined Hydrocarbons)
- Color (APHA): ≤20 (Colorless)
- Specific Gravity: 0.839–0.859 (20 °C)
- Viscosity (40 °C): 14.2–17.2 cSt
- Pour Point: ≤ -5 °C
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 8042-47-5 |
| Product Name | Mineral Oil |
| Synonym | White Oil, Liquid Paraffin |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent oily liquid |
| Density | 0.83–0.875 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Flash Point | ≥185 °C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
| Grade | Industrial / Food / Pharma / Cosmetic |
| Storage | Sealed, cool, dry place |
| Hazard | Low toxicity, mild irritant |
| Main Usage | Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, industrial lubrication |
