Product Name: Mineral oil
Synonyms: PARAFFIN OIL, WHITE;PARAFFIN OIL;MINERAL OIL, WHITE;MINERAL OIL;slaboil(obs.);white;whitemineraloil(petroleum);Whitemineraloil,petroleum
CAS: 8042-47-5
MF: N/A
MW: 23.9979
EINECS: 232-455-8
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Mol File: Mol File
Mineral oil Structure
Mineral oil Chemical Properties
density 0.85 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor pressure 0.0001 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.467(lit.)
Fp 185 °C
storage temp. −20°C
form light oil
color white
Odor Very faint.
Water Solubility insoluble
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.7
λ: 280 nm Amax: 1.0
EPA Substance Registry System White mineral oil (petroleum) (8042-47-5)