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Petroleum Jelly is a mixture of mineral oils, paraffin, and microcrystalline waxes that, when blended together; create something remarkable- a smooth jelly that has a melting point just above body temperature, therefore - it literally melts into skin, flowing into the spaces between cells and the gaps in our lipid barrier. Once there, it re-solidifies, locking itself in place.
Petroleum Jelly serves two functions: Firstly, it protects the skin from the effects of weather and exposure. Secondly, it forms an occlusive barrier to the natural water loss of our skin.
Petroleum Jelly Standard: BP2011, CP2005, USP30
PARAMETER | STANDARD | TEST RESULT |
Appearance | White / Yellow translucent soft unctuous | Complies |
Drop Point °C | 42-60 | 53°C |
Cone Penetration (0.1mm) | 130-210 | 135 |
Polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons (256-420nm) | 1.08 max | 0.091 |
UV Absorbance (290nm) | 0.5 max | 0.2 |
Sulfated Ash % | 0.1 max | 0.03% |
Acidity/ Alkali | Neutral | Complies |
CONCLUSION | PRODUCE ELIGIBILITY. |