| Melting point |
-24 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point |
300 °C (lit.) |
| Density |
0.827-0.890 g/mL at 20 °C |
| refractive index |
n20/D 1.467(lit.) |
| Flash point |
>300°C |
| storage temp. |
Store at room temperature. |
| solubility |
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 |
| Dielectric constant |
2.0（Ambient） |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions |
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
SOLVENT
ANTISTATIC
SKIN PROTECTING
FRAGRANCE
HAIR CONDITIONING
PERFUMING
SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE |
| EPA Substance Registry System |
Paraffin oils (8012-95-1) |
