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Vaseline

Vaseline

Basic Information

CAS No.: 8009-03-8
Molecular Formula: C15H15N
Molecular Weight: 209.2863

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Product Details

Vaseline is the well-known brand name for petrolatum (also known as white soft paraffin or petroleum jelly), a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. It is a translucent, colorless to pale yellow jelly-like substance, valued for its excellent occlusive and moisturizing properties, chemical stability, and low cost. It is widely used as a skin protectant, moisturizer, lubricant, and ointment base.


Chemical Properties

PropertyDescription
Melting point70‑80 °C (ASTM D 127)
Boiling point322 °C
Density0.84
Refractive indexn₂₀/D 1.45
Flash point198 °C
Storage conditionSealed in dry, room temperature
SolubilityPractically insoluble in acetone, ethanol, hot carbon disulfide, chloroform, ether, hexane, and most fixed and volatile oils
FormUltra‑low viscosity oil
Proportion0.815 – 0.880 (60 °C)
ColorWhite
OdorTasteless
pH valuepH (25 °C): 4.5 – 8.0
Water solubilityInsoluble in water
Dielectric constant2.0 (ambient)
StabilityStable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizers.
Main applicationPharmaceutical (hydrocarbon mixture)
Cosmetic ingredients and efficacySKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT, ANTISTATIC, UV ABSORBER, MOISTURISING
EPA chemical substancePetrolatum (8009‑03‑8)


Safety Information

PropertyDescription
Hazard category code45
Safety instructions24/25‑45‑53
WGK Germany3
RTECSRV0350000
TSCATSCA listed
Customs code27121000
Storage class11 – Combustible solids
Toxic substance data8009‑03‑8 (Hazardous Substances Data)


Product Usage

Vaseline is a semi-solid mixture of alkane hydrocarbons with excellent occlusivity, moisturizing properties, and chemical stability, making it widely applicable. In personal care, it is a core ingredient in lip balms and hand creams, forming a protective film on the skin to prevent moisture loss, and is used to relieve chapped skin, eczema, and diaper rash in infants. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is commonly used as an ointment base. In industrial applications, it serves as a lubricant, rust preventive, and mold release agent to protect metal surfaces; it is also used in leather care and as a makeup remover aid in cosmetics.

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