Characteristics

Petroleum Jelly Yellow (IP/BP/USP)

Description

Yellow translucent solid mass, odourless, tasteless

Solubility

Insoluble in water and alcohol

Melting Range ^oC

Between 42 to 55

U.V. Absorption of 1 cm

Extinction, E= 0.2 to 0.6

Layer of 0.05% w/v Soln. in ISO-octane at 290 mm

(Limit Max. 0.9)

Acidity or Alkalinity

Passes

Sulphated Ash

0.08 %

Consistency at 25^oC

Between 150 to 180 (Limit 100 to 300)

Additional Tests

Specific Gravity @ 60^oC

-

Volatile Matter

-

Organic Acid

-

Bleeding Number

-

Carbonisable Impurities

-

Uses

Skin ointments, Ophthalmic ointments, Dermal Ointments, Balms, Cold Creams etc. covering Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals

Packing

Net 170 kgs / 15 kgs in MS Drums and Tins