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Calumet Ointment Base No. 4

Chemical Name: Petrolatum

Functions: Food Coating, Ointment Base, Supplement

CAS Number: 8009-03-8

Dosage Form: Creams, Ointments, Suppositories

Synonyms: Rod Oil, Rod Wax, Soft Paraffin, White Petrolatum

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
8009-03-8
EC No.
232-373-2

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Consistency (at 77 °F)250/275—USP/ASTM D937
Maximum Lovibond Color 2" Cell IP171.5Y——
Melting Point118/125 (48/52)°F (°C)USP/ASTM D127
Viscosity (at 210 °F)45/65SUSASTM D2161
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Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Regulatory Information
  • Petrolatum is included on the TSCA Inventory.
  • The CAS number for all products listed above is 8009-03-8.
  • See Safety Data sheet for additional health, safety and disposal information.
  • All Penreco USP petrolatums meet the following FDA regulations: 21 C.F.R. § 172.880 regarding direct food additives,
  • 21 C.F.R. § 178.3700 regarding indirect food additives, and 21 C.F.R. § 573.720 regarding animal food additives.

 

Penreco specializes in NICHE PRODUCT BLENDING to meet customer or monograph (including, not limited to USP/NF, EP, JP, EU) specific requirements.