Liquid Paraffin Technical

Synonym(s)

: Paraffinium liquid, Russian mineral oil

Mol. Formula

: C70H144

EC / List no.

: 232-384-2

CAS no.

: 8012-95-1

Molecular weight

: 984

Paraffin liquid paraffin is a highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. It is a liquid consisting of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum.

Application

» This substance is used in the following products: hydraulic fluids and lubricants and greases.
» Other releases of this substance into the environment are likely to occur from: outdoor use in close systems with minimal emissions (eg hydraulic fluids in automotive suspension, lubricants and brake fluids in engine oil).
» Liquid paraffin is a moisturizing and cleaning agent. Due to this feature, it is used in cosmetics and personal care products (eg, hair products, wet wipes).
» It is used in textiles to provide yarn lubricity.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Liquid paraffin appears in transparent, colorless and oily liquid form.
» It has very little odor.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Flash point	°C	215
Density	g/cm3	0.86- 089	20 °C
Solubility			Insoluble with water
Autoignition temperature	°C	245