Liquid Paraffin

INCI name
Paraffinum Liquidum
Alternative names
Paraffinöl, Paraffinum Liquidum, Mineral Oil, Paraffinum Perliquidum, Dünnflüssiges Paraffin, Flüssiges Paraffin, Light Liquid Paraffin, Light Mineral Oil, Liquid Paraffin, Liquid Petrolatum, Mineralölraffinat, Oleum Vaselini Album, Paraffina Liquida, Paraffin, Liquid, Paraffinum Subliquidum, Vaselina Liquida, Weißes Vaselinöl, Weissöl, Paraffin Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Dickflüssiges Paraffin, Vaselinöl, Weisses, Parafinum Liquidum, White Oil, Huile Minerale, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum)
Origin
Chemical
Definition
Paraffin oils. Liquid hydrocarbons from petroleum
INCI function
Solvent
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Characteristics
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CAS-No.
8012-95-1
EINECS/EILINCS-No.
232-384-2

Studies, literature and statements on Paraffinum Liquidum

Medicinal and Cosmetic Uses

Liquid paraffin has many uses in the medical field. Because liquid paraffin passes through the body's intestinal tract without being absorbed, it can be used as a laxative to limit the amount of water removed from the stool and ease constipation. It is used in the penicillin production process and is also used in some eye lubricants. Liquid paraffin can be used to ease diaper rash and eczema irritation. The cosmetic industry also makes good use of liquid paraffin. The substance is used in various beauty products, including detergent creams, cold creams, hydrated creams, bronzed oils and make-up products. It can also be used as an emollient lotion to treat dry skin.

Other Uses

Liquid paraffin is highly useful in many other fields. For example, it is an ingredient in many agricultural insecticides. Liquid paraffin is a component in the manufacture and containment of reactive gases like sulphur dioxide and chlorine. It is often used in infrared spectroscopy. It can be applied to baking tins to make removing cooked food easier. It is also used to make many food items like apples appear shiny for a centrepiece display.

Cosmetics containing Paraffinum Liquidum

The list of cosmetic products below is a selection of the most requested cosmetics that contain the ingredient Paraffinum Liquidum. The products are in alphabetical order. 

 

 

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