Paraffin Wax – Petroleum Jelly
Cosmetic grade A
The best quality kind of petroleum jelly (Vaseline ) for cosmetic industry without smell ,
white color is most important specification of it
No
CHARACTERISTIC
1 Kinematic viscosity at 100
˚C
2
Congealing Point
3
4
RESULT
ACCEPTED LIMIT
METHOD
6.2 cst
6-8 cst
ASTM D-445
57.5 ˚C
54-58 ˚C
ASTM D-938
140-160 (0.1 mm)
ASTM D-937
Max 0.7 Y
IP-17 Method A 2
cell
B.P 2007
Penetration Consistency 147 (0.1 mm
)
Color (Lovibond)
0.7 Y
5
Acidity or Alkalinity
Passed
According to test method
6
Odor
Passed
Odour less when rubbed on
hand
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Cosmetic grade B
Petroleum jelly (Vaseline ) for cosmetic uses The only difference with grade A is the color
which is snow white instead of extra snow white
No
CHARACTERISTIC
1 Kinematic viscosity at 100
˚C
2
Congealing Point
RESULT
ACCEPTED LIMIT
METHOD
5.8 cst
4.5-6 cSt
ASTM D-445
55.5 ˚C
50-54 ˚C
ASTM D-938
130-150 (0.1 mm)
ASTM D-937
Max 1.1 Y
IP-17 Method A 2
cell
B.P 2007
3
Penetration Consistency
4
Color (Lovibond)
137 (0.1
mm )
1.1 Y
5
Acidity or Alkalinity
Passed
According to test method
6
Polycyclic aromatic
Hydrocarbons
Passed
Not more than absorbance of
solution
6 mg/l Naphthalene in
DMSO@278 nm
7 Light Absorbance 0.05%
w/v
in trimetyl pentane 290 nm
8
Odor
B.P 2007
0.13
Passed
Not more than 0.5
Odour less when rubbed on
hand
B.P 2007
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industrial grade
industry has a lot of inquiry on Vaseline these days , this grade is white or yellow as long as
color is not so important
No
CHARACTERISTIC
ACCEPTED LIMIT
METHOD
1
Kinematic viscosity at 100 ˚C
4.5-6 cSt
ASTM D-445
2
Congealing Point
54-58 ˚C
ASTM D-938
3
Penetration Consistency
110-150 (0.1 mm)
ASTM D-937
4
Color (Lovibond)
Max 1.7 Y
IP-17 Method A 33mm cell
5
Acidity or Alkalinity
According to test method
B.P 2007
pharmaceutical&cosmetic grade A+
medical use of petroleum jelly for example : Ointment , Bandages , Eye Drugs , Skin
Medicine
No
CHARACTERISTIC
1 Kinematic viscosity at 100
˚C
2
Congealing Point
3
4
RESULT
ACCEPTED LIMIT
METHOD
6.1 cst
6-8 cSt
ASTM D-445
57 ˚C
45-58 ˚C
ASTM D-938
Penetration Consistency 157 (0.1
mm )
Color (Lovibond )
0.2 Y
5
Acidity or Alkalinity
Passed
6
Odor
Passed
7
Polycyclic aromatic
Hydrocarbons
Passed
140-160 (0.1 mm )
Max 0.5 Y
According to test method
Odour less when rubbed on
hand
Not more than absorbance of
solution
6mg/l Naphthalene in DMSO
@ 278 nm
ASTM D-937
IP-17 Method A 2
cell
B.P 2007
---B.P 2007
Address : 5th Floor, No 203, Asadabadi St. Tehran, Iran.
Postal Code : 1433913316
Tell : (+98 21) 88104101 – 5 Fax : (+98 21) 88104104 Email : Info@naturalbitumen.org
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pharmaceutical and cosmetic grade B+
Usually used in creams and ointment for skin curing
No
CHARACTERISTIC
1 Kinematic viscosity at 100
˚C
2
Congealing Point
3
4
RESULT
ACCEPTED LIMIT
METHOD
4.7 cSt
4.5-6 cSt
ASTM D-445
51 ˚C
50-54 ˚C
ASTM D-938
Penetration Consistency 145 (0.1
mm )
Color ( Lovibond )
0.4 Y
140-160 (0.1 mm )
Max 0.5 Y
5
Acidity or Alkalinity
Passed
According to test method
6
Odor
Passed
7
Polycyclic aromatic
Hydrocarbons
Passed
Odour less when rubbed on
hand
Not more than absorbance of
solution
6mg/l Naphtalene in DMSO
@ 278 nm
ASTM D-937
IP-17 Method A 2
cell
B.P 2007
---B.P 2007
Address : 5th Floor, No 203, Asadabadi St. Tehran, Iran.
Postal Code : 1433913316
Tell : (+98 21) 88104101 – 5 Fax : (+98 21) 88104104 Email : Info@naturalbitumen.org
www.NaturalBitumen.org , www.NaturalAsphalt.ir