petroleum jelly cosmetic grade
Description of petroleum jelly cosmetic grade
Petroleum jelly cosmetic grade is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), petroleum jelly cosmetic grade is promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. After petroleum jelly cosmetic grade became a medicine chest staple, consumers began to use it for myriad ailments and cosmetic purposes, petroleum jelly folkloric medicinal value as a “cure-all” has since been limited by the better scientific understanding of appropriate and inappropriate uses. The best quality type of petroleum jelly for cosmetic industry No smell, extra white color is the most important specification of it.
Application of petroleum jelly cosmetic grade
Medical treatment, skin and hair care, moisture loss, hair grooming, skin lubrication, product care and protection, coating, finishing, lubrication, production processes, surface cleaning, pet care, most of the ointments, creams for current or cosmetic uses are produced by using cosmetic petroleum jelly.
Packing of petroleum jelly cosmetic grade
Petroleum jelly cosmetic 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 cosmetic grade A
The best quality kind of petroleum jelly for cosmetic industry without smell, white color is the most important specification of it.
| NO | CHARACTERISTIC | RESULT | ACCEPTED LIMIT | METHOD |
| 1 | Kinematic viscosity at 100 ˚C | 6.2 cSt | 6-8 cSt | ASTM D-445 |
| 2 | Congealing Point | 57.5 ˚C | 54-58 ˚C | ASTM D-938 |
| 3 | Penetration Consistency | 147 (0.1 mm) | 140-160 (0.1 mm) | ASTM D-937 |
| 4 | Color (Lovibond) | 0.7 Y | Max 0.7 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 | ——- |
Cosmetic Grade Cosmetic Grade B
Petroleum jelly for cosmetic uses The only difference with grade A is the color which is snow white instead of extra snow white.
| NO | CHARACTERISTIC | RESULT | ACCEPTED LIMIT | METHOD |
| 1 | Kinematic viscosity at 100 ˚C | 5.8 cSt | 4.5-6 cSt | ASTM D-445 |
| 2 | Congealing Point | 55.5 ˚C | 50-54 ˚C | ASTM D-938 |
| 3 | Penetration Consistency | 137 (0.1 mm) | 130-150 (0.1 mm) | ASTM D-937 |
| 4 | Color (Lovibond) | 1.1 Y | Max 1.1 Y | IP-17 Method A 2 cell |
| 5 | Acidity or Alkalinity | Passed | According to test method | B.P 2007 |
| 6 | Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Passed | Not more than absorbance of solution 6 mg/l Naphthalene in DMSO@278 nm | B.P 2007 |
| 7 | Light Absorbance 0.05% w/v in trimethyl pentane 290 nm |
0.13 | Not more than 0.5 | B.P 2007 |
| 8 | Odor | Passed | Odorless when rubbed on hand | ——- |
