Mineral Oil USP
- INCI:
- Paraffinum Liquidum
- Also known as:
- White mineral oil · Liquid paraffin · Mineral oil · Vaseline oil
Mixture of refined saturated hydrocarbons of petrochemical origin, colorless, odorless and tasteless in appearance. It is used as an emollient, lubricant and inert oily vehicle in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products and cleaning products, and as an aid in industrial and food applications in accordance with applicable regulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Creams, lotions and body oils
- Vehicle for ointments and topical preparations
- Lubrication of equipment and machinery
- Release and coating agent, in accordance with regulations
- Cleaners and polishes
You may also need
See the full line: Oils →Essential Oils
Family of volatile aromatic concentrates of plant origin, obtained by steam distillation or by pressing of citrus fruits. They provide the aroma and characteristic notes of each species, and are used as aromatic components in cosmetics, foods, supplements, and pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations, depending on the reference and applicable regulations.
Avocado Oil
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Vegetable oil from avocado pulp, valued as a nourishing emollient in hair and body cosmetics. Colombia and the Andean region are a growing origin for this raw material, which supports nearby supply chains. In food, it is used in accordance with applicable regulations.
Castor Oil
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
High-viscosity vegetable oil obtained from the castor seed, with a long tradition of use in hair products, lip products, and soapmaking. Its dense, glossy character makes it a common ingredient in makeup and in cosmetic-use formulas for brows and lashes. It also has technical applications as an oleochemical raw material.
Coconut Oil
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Vegetable oil obtained from coconut pulp, widely used as an emollient in soapmaking, creams, and hair products. Its fatty profile makes it a base raw material in saponification and in conditioning formulas. In food, it is used in accordance with applicable regulations.