petrolatum


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Synonyms for petrolatum

a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum

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Petrolatum USP: Penreco produces numerous grades of high quality white petrolatum that complies with White Petrolatum USP requirements and FDA requirements as per 21 CFR 172.880.
(a) minimal solvent loss: Petrolatum is a solid at room temperature but melts at around 60[degrees]C.
Resolute Oil, LLC, a League City, TX-based processing marketer of specialty hydrocarbon products, has announced a formal exclusive distributing arrangement with the European producer of high quality USP and technical grade petrolatums.
Denso has just released two new features on their website, new Petrolatum Training videos and On-line Product gallery.
Denso has released its first product estimating calculator covering all of its petrolatum and protective outerwraps which include petrolatum tapes, primers, mastics, etc.
Nature's Gate Herbal Blend Hand Creams, which are never tested on animals, are free of parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, mineral oil, petrolatum and animal-derived ingredients.
While petrolatum and zinc oxide barriers are still used for the management of heavy incontinence, the dimethicone barriers are effective without the sticky, gooey feel of zinc oxide and petrolatum products.
For the study, one-third of the children were treated with Vicks VapoRub, one-third with Equate petrolatum ointment, and one-third with nothing.
US chemicals group Chemtura Corporation (PINK:CEMJQ) said Friday it has finalised the divestment of its natural sodium sulfonates and oxidised petrolatum products business to high-purity specialty hydrocarbons producer Sonneborn.
They are compatible with a broad range of lipophilic products such as mineral oil, petrolatum, esters, and lipophilic sun filters, and can be incorporated into the oil phase of emulsions and easily dispersed into hydrogels.
Chap Stick is just pounds 1.19, widely available and formulated from petrolatum. If you want to know why it tastes so sweet it's because it contains saccharin.
The use of topical triple-antibiotic ointments significantly decreases infection rates in minor contaminated wounds compared with a petrolatum control.
Thinkhappy Organic Surge is a fun range of bath and body goodies free from unnecessary chemicals, harsh preservatives, antioxidants, petrolatum or animal-derived ingredients.
Superior to conventional petrolatum in insulating performance, the oil has lower viscosity with an excellent cooling effect, making it possible for use in large-capacity converters, as well as contributing to the downsizing of such converters.