Description
Light Liquid Paraffin (LLP), also known as White Mineral Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, or Paraffin Oil, is a highly refined, transparent, colorless, and odorless oily liquid. It is a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum, purified to meet stringent pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-grade standards. Due to its inert and stable nature, it is widely used as a base ingredient in wide industries.
Chemical Properties
| Property | Description |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless, oily liquid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Tasteless |
| Consistency | Mobile, low-viscosity liquid |
| Density | Lighter than water |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Solubility in solvents | Soluble in organic solvents |
| Volatility | Non-volatile |
| Greasiness | Greasy to touch |
Applications
Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a base for ointments, lotions, and creams. It also serves as a stool softener and is a popular treatment for dry skin conditions like eczema and pruritus.
Cosmetic Industry: A key ingredient in a variety of beauty products, including:
Skincare: Moisturizing and cleansing creams, lotions, and after-wax wipes. It acts as an emollient, preventing water loss from the skin’s outer layer.
Haircare: Hair oils and styling products to provide shine, softness, and conditioning.
Other Products: Used in perfumes, flavors, and soaps to keep odors at bay.
Food Industry: Utilized in food packaging materials, for cooking foil production, and as a protective coating for fruits and vegetables.
Industrial Applications:
Lubricants: Used in specialty lubricants and as a base oil.
Textiles: Employed in the production of knitting and coning oils.
Plastics: Functions as a plasticizer.
Other: Found in insecticides, fibre emulsions, and silicone oils.
Grades
Pharmaceutical Grade (IP/BP/USP): The highest purity grade, used for drugs, cosmetics, and food-related products. It is colorless, odorless, and meets strict pharmacopoeia standards.
Cosmetic Grade: High purity, specifically for personal care and beauty products like lotions, creams, and hair oils.
Food Grade: Meets food safety regulations for use in food processing, packaging, and as protective coatings for produce.
Industrial/Technical Grade: Lower purity, used for non-critical applications such as lubricants, textile oils, and plasticizers
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