Practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol, hot or cold
ethanol (95%), glycerin, and water; soluble in benzene, carbon
disulfide, chloroform, ether, hexane, and most fixed and volatile
oils.
form
extra-low viscosity oil
color
white
Specific Gravity
0.815~0.880 (60℃)
PH
pH (25℃) : 4.5~8.0
Odor
Odorless
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water
Dielectric constant
2.0(Ambient)
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Petrolatum is a release agent, lubricant, and defoaming agent that is
a purified mixture of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petro-
leum. it varies in color from white to yellow. it is used in bakery
products, dehydrated fruits and vegetables, and egg white solids.