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Draketex® 50 is a white oils are among the most versatile products in the world, making them a standard preference across diverse industries. Due to their extreme purity, white oils provide an effective use as a base, emollient, lubricant, release agent, binder, or excipient in multiple product applications.

INCI Name: Paraffinum Liquidum

Ingredient Name: White Mineral Oil

Chemical Name: White Mineral Oil

Functions: Adjuvant, Binder, Carrier, Emollient, Extender, Lubricant, Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal), Release Agent, Rheology Modifier, Thinner

CAS Number: 8042-47-5

Chemical Family: Mineral Oils, Paraffins

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Halal, Kosher, Non-Reactive, Non-Toxic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Synonyms: White mineral oil (petroleum)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Ingredient Name
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
8042-47-5

Features & Benefits

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
Product Highlights

Penreco white oils of specific viscosities are refined to meet the purity specifications of the USP/NF and FDA standards.

  • A trusted key ingredient for more than 100 years.
  • Heavily credentialed to meet global standards.
  • The highest quality ingredients sourced solely from North America for reliable traceability.
  • Multiple manufacturing sites ensures dependable supply sourcing.
  • Our manufacturing process delivers not only a high purity and safe product but is also very stable over time.

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes
Dosage Form
Applications
  • Cosmetics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Food
  • Plastics & Elastomers
  • Personal Care
  • Veterinary
  • Textile Lubricants
  • Adhesives
  • Household Cleaners

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point160(320)°C(°F)ASTM D92
Viscosity (at 100 ˚F)48.0/53.0SUSASTM D7042
Pour Point-12(10)°C(°F)ASTM D97
Viscosity (at 40 ˚C)6.5/7.8cStASTM D7042
Specific Gravity (at 77 °F)0.8200/0.8610ASTM D4052

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Regulatory Information
  • White mineral oil is included on the TSCA Inventory.
  • The CAS number for all products listed above is 8042-47-5.
  • See Safety Data sheet for additional health, safety and disposal information.
  • All Drakeol products, Draketex 50, and Peneteck meet the following FDA regulations: 21 C.F.R. § 172.878 regarding direct food additives, 21 C.F.R. § 178.3620 (a) regarding indirect food additives, and 21 C.F.R. § 573.680 regarding animal food additives and H1 food processing lubricant standards. Penreco technical mineral oils meet 21 C.F.R. § 178.3620 (b) regarding indirect food additives and 21 C.F.R. § 573.680 regarding animal food additives.
  • All Drakeol products are inhibited with less than 20 ppm dl-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E).