Petroleum Jelly is a General Chemicals grade intended for applications including Cosmetic and skin care; Lubricant for plastic and metal objects. Review the listed technical properties and confirm current specifications, regulatory suitability and availability with the relevant supplier before purchase.
Representative disclosure:
Applications
- Cosmetic and skin care
- Lubricant for plastic and metal objects
- Anti-corrosion for metals
- Anti-wear and anti-fatigue for machinery
- Fluid agent for molding and leather industries
- Electrical insulator
- Wood industry
Technical properties
Technical values are source-captured and pending confirmation against current supplier documentation.
| Property | Color (lovibond) cell 1 | Value | 1 – 1.5 | Test Method | IP 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property | Specific Gravity @ 25°C | Value | 0.79 – 0.84 | Test Method | ASTM D1298 |
| Property | Viscosity @ 100°C (cst) | Value | 4.4 – 5 | Test Method | ASTM D445 |
| Property | Congealing Point (°C) | Value | 48 – 50 | Test Method | ASTM D938 |
| Property | Drop Melting Point (°C) | Value | 54 – 59 | Test Method | ASTM D127 |
| Property | Penetration 0.1 mm @ 25°C | Value | 110 – 150 | Test Method | ASTM D937 |
| Property | Flash Point (°C) | Value | Min 200 | Test Method | ASTM D92 |
| Property | Acidity & Alkalinity | Value | Passed | Test Method | BP 2020 |