PARAFFIN VISCID, EXTRA PURE, DAB, PH. EU R., B. P., PH. FRANC.;VASELINE OIL EXTRA PURE COSMETIC GRADE;VASELINE OIL COLOURLESS FOOD GRADE;ParafinLiquidColourless,Heavy;ParaffinLiquidForIrSpectroscopy;ParafinLiquidColourless,Light;Mineraloil~Paraffinoil;Paraffin, liquid, pure
Practically insoluble in ethanol (95%), glycerin, and
water; soluble in acetone, benzene, chloroform, carbon disulfide,
ether, and petroleum ether. Miscible with volatile oils and fixed
oils, with the exception of castor oil.
form
light oil
color
white
Specific Gravity
0.870 (20/4℃)
Odor
Odorless
Water Solubility
Soluble in ether. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Merck
14,7023
Exposure limits
ACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3 OSHA: TWA 5 mg/m3 NIOSH: IDLH 2500 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3