Liquid Paraffin is transparent, colorless, nearly odorless, and oily and is composed of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum.

The term paraffinum perliquidum is sometimes used to denote light liquid paraffin, while the term paraffinum subliquidum is sometimes used to denote a thicker mineral oil.

Uses :

Liquid Paraffins are widely used in applications which include medical formulations, ointments, laxatives, repository vaccines, hair oils, hair creams, cosmetics, facial creams and lotions, gelatin capsules, food preservatives, protective coatings for fruits and vegetables, veterinary preparations, egg preservatives and as secondary plasticizer in plastic and petrochemical industry.