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Indrapet 68-E

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Petrolatum is derived from high-viscosity, paraffin-based crude oils. Petrolatums contain minute (or micro), crystalline waxes. Oil is occluded within and between these small crystals. Petrolatum contains both paraffinic and olefinic hydrocarbons; the olefinic hydrocarbons. Olefinic hydrocarbons give petrolatum its "slippery" (oleaginous) character.

Functions: Slip Agent

Chemical Family: Waxes

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

Fluids & Lubricants Functions

Slip Agent

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Fluids & Lubricants

Product Families

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives

Surface Protective Additives

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Hydrocarbons & Waxes

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications

Application
  • Technical (industrial) petrolatum has a wide range of applications. Some examples: rubber processing aids; printing inks; carbon papers; buffing and polishing compounds; shoe polishes; corrosion preventatives; solder pastes; candles; dust control.
  • For uses in close contact with human skin (pharmaceuticals, for example) petrolatum must be refined (USP grade). USP petrolatum has a specific gravity of 0.815-0.865 at 60°C.

Crucial characteristics of the "pets" (of which Vaseline is one example) include:

  • Melting points
  • Penetration or hardness
  • Color
  • Viscosity.

Properties

Physical Form

Solid,

Wax

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Pointaverage. 156 (average. 69)°F (°C)-