Petroleum jelly pharma grade
Description of petroleum jelly pharma grade
petroleum jelly pharma grade is a mixture of natural waxes and mineral oils that together lock moisture in the skin, moisturizing it to repair and relieve dryness. petroleum jelly pharma grade is made by the waxy petroleum material that formed on oil rigs and distilling it. petroleum jelly has been used in various ointments and as a lubricant. The history of vaseline starts in 1859. That s where oil workers had been using rod wax, an unrefined form of petroleum jelly then just a simple by-product of the drilling they were working on to heal wounded or burnt skin.
medical use of petroleum jelly, for example, Ointment, Bandages, Eye Drugs, Skin Medicine.
Application of petroleum jelly pharma grade
petroleum jelly pharma grade is used all over the world to protect and heal dry skin, from dry, cracked hands to hard skin on heels, as well as for beauty purposes, like softening the lips or highlighting the cheekbones. Vaseline is used to protect and repair the skin. Vaseline is used for preventing diaper rash, but it can also be used to protect minor cuts and burns, to soften skin, and to lock in moisture in dry, cracked skin.
Packing of petroleum jelly pharma grade
petroleum jelly pharma grade is packed in new or second hand 180 kg drums, ISO tank, flexitanks. Each 20-foot container takes 110 drummed petroleum jelly.
Analysis of petroleum jelly pharma grade
Pharmaceutical & cosmetic grade A+
Medical use of petroleum jelly for example Ointment, Bandages, Eye drugs, Skin medicine
| NO | CHARACTERISTIC | RESULT | ACCEPTED LIMIT | METHOD |
| 1 | Kinematic viscosity at 100 ˚C | 6.1 cSt | 6-8 cSt | ASTM D-445 |
| 2 | Congealing Point | 57 ˚C | 45-58 ˚C | ASTM D-938 |
| 3 | Penetration Consistency | 157 (0.1 mm) | 140-160 (0.1 mm) | ASTM D-937 |
| 4 | Color (Lovibond) | 0.2 Y | Max 0.5 Y | IP-17 Method A 2 cell |
| 5 | Acidity or Alkalinity | Passed | According to test method | B.P 2007 |
| 6 | Odor | Passed | Odorless when rubbed on hand | ——- |
| 7 | Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons | Passed | Not more than absorbance of solution 6mg/l Naphthalene in DMSO @ 278 nm | B.P 2007 |
Pharmaceutical & cosmetic grade B+
Usually used in creams and ointment for skin curing
| NO | CHARACTERISTIC | RESULT | ACCEPTED LIMIT | METHOD |
| 1 | Kinematic viscosity at 100 ˚C | 4.7 cSt | 4.5-6 cSt | ASTM D-445 |
| 2 | Congealing Point | 51 ˚C | 50-54 ˚C | ASTM D-938 |
| 3 | Penetration Consistency | 145 (0.1 mm) | 140-160 (0.1 mm) | ASTM D-937 |
| 4 | Color (Lovibond) | 0.4 Y | Max 0.5 Y | IP-17 Method A 2 cell |
| 5 | Acidity or Alkalinity | Passed | According to test method | B.P 2007 |
| 6 | Odor | Passed | Odorless when rubbed on hand | ——- |
| 7 | Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons | Passed | Not more than absorbance of solution 6mg/l Naphthalene in DMSO @ 278 nm | B.P 2007 |
