Synonym(s)
CAS No:8012-95-1; INCI marking: Paraffinum liquidum; Mineral oil; Paraffin oil; paraffin oleum (überholt); Paraffinum subliquidum; Viscous paraffin; White oil
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Paraffinum liquidum is a non-fluorescent, odourless, colourless and tasteless, oily liquid consisting of highly purified, liquid, saturated hydrocarbons. Paraffinum liquidum is insoluble in water and ethanol, but soluble in organic solvents such as ether, chloroform. Paraffinum liquidum is obtained from residues of petroleum distillation.
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Occurs in medical and cosmetic emulsions, creams, ointments and bath oils. Furthermore in pen preparations (lipsticks).
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For the health classification of paraffin waxes see Paraffin waxes.
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer