Light & Heavy Paraffin Oils
Our range of Paraffin Oil is extensively used in the cosmetics industry because of its property of curing dryness of the skin. It is known as an emollient and moisturizer and can be availed at industry leading prices by our customers. Owing to its colorless, odorless, tasteless, lubricating properties and confirming to the standards of pharmaceutical purity, it finds wide application in Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical & Jute Industries. This light paraffin oil is available in the following specifications :
Applications
- Used in cosmetic formulations such as creams, lotions, and ointments as emollients and moisturizers.
- Incorporated in pharmaceutical products as a laxative, carrier, and base for ointments.
- Employed in industrial lubrication for machinery, tools, and metalworking.
- Used in food processing as release agents, coating oils, and anti-foaming agents (food-grade oils).
- Applied in personal care products like baby oil, massage oil, and hair oil formulations.
Advantages
- Provides smooth texture and lubrication in cosmetic and industrial products.
- Chemically inert and stable, safe for skin and long-term storage.
- Moisturizing properties for skin and hair applications.
- Versatile usage across multiple industries.
- Cost-effective and readily available, making it an economical raw material.
Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Definition | Refined mineral oils, colorless, odorless, chemically stable; light and heavy types differ in viscosity. |
| Applications | Cosmetics (creams, lotions, hair oils), pharmaceuticals (ointments, laxatives), industrial lubrication, food processing, personal care products. |
| Advantages | Smooth texture, chemically stable, moisturizes skin/hair, versatile, cost-effective. |
| Chemical Type | Mineral oil (hydrocarbon-based) |
| Main Function / Use | Emollient, lubricant, carrier, anti-foaming agent, and moisturizing agent. |