Characteristics Liquid Paraffin Light / IP/ BP/ USP Liquid Paraffin Heavy IP BP USP Appearance Colorless & clear oily liquid free from odor Colorless clear oily liquid free odor Solubility Insoluble in water & Alcohol soluble n chloroform & solvent either Insoluble in water & Alcohol soluble in chloroform & solvent ether Weight per ml 0.830 to 0.873 0.860 to 0.904 At 20 c - - Kinematics Viscosity 11 to 18 CST 65 to CST At 37.8 c (Limit Max. 30 CST) (Limit Min. 64 CST) Color Say-bolt: -30 +30 Reaction Neutral Neutral Readily Carbon sable Passes Passes Substance test - - Sulphur Compounds Passes Passes Light Absorption 0.22 to 0.48 0.001 to 0.08 At 240 280 mm - - (Limit max 0.1) - - Packing 205 Ltrs to 210 Ltrs 210 Ltrs Applications Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Hair oils, Baby oils, Lubricating Food processing etc. Pharmaceuticals, Ointments, --- ------------------------ Product etc.
Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Hair oils, Baby oils, Lubricating Food processing