Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum), USP

Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum), USP

Item No. ELL-PETRJL-01
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Description
Description
100% pure petroleum jelly (petrolatum), semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. Does not oxidize on air exposure. Melting point >100°F (>37°C)
Benefits
  • Excellent emollient, moisturizer & lubricant
  • Enhances consistency and viscosity (e.g. ideal bodifying agent for lip care products)
  • Protects skin from wind, burn and chapping
  • Prevents diaper rash
  • Ideal for dry skin treatments
Use
Use as is. Add to fat phase of formula. Typical use level 5-20% depending on product type. For external use only.
Applications
Lipsticks, lip balms, creams, lotions, hair pomades.
CAS
8009-03-08
INCI
Petrolatum
composition
Petrolatum
Purity Grade
USP grade
Appearance
Translucent paste, odorless
Solubility
Water-insoluble, dispersible in oils, soluble in hot alcohol
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Petroleum
Manufacture
Petrolatum is obtained by fractional distillation of petroleum followed by multiple purification steps
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
1515509000
Regulatory Information
Petroleum jelly is registered as an OTC skin protectant drug with the FDA (Category I; allowed concentration 50-100%). This means that if you want to sell a finished product containing mineral oil and you make a skin protectant claim (incl. minor cuts, scrapes, burns, chapped skin and lips, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and insect bites), mineral oil must then be listed under 'Active Ingredients' on the label. Also, your facility and your product must be registered with the FDA and you must operate under cGMP guidelines. However, if no skin protectant drug claims are made on the label, mineral oil is not considered an OTC drug and no registration is needed.