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Mineral Oil 50 ml

The unglamorous oil that quietly holds together pharma, cosmetics and food-grade equipment

Mineral oil is produced through deep purification of petroleum fractions, which leaves it free of plant residues and largely resistant to oxidation, meaning it keeps a stable, consistent flow over long periods of storage. This chemical inertness explains why the ingredient shows up across such different industries as pharmaceuticals, personal care manufacturing, food processing, metalworking and household chemistry. In the catalogue this item belongs to the Liquid Basic Oils section, where fluid base components of varying viscosity are grouped for blending and formulation work.

In pharmaceutical production mineral oil has long served as a base for ointments and protective barrier preparations — it forms a thin film on skin that slows moisture loss, which is why it is common in baby care lines and hand products aimed at dry skin. Within skincare and color cosmetics manufacturing the oil is added to lip balms, body creams, makeup removers and massage blends, since its lack of noticeable odor or tint means it does not interfere with fragrance or pigment stability. In food processing a technical grade of mineral oil is used as a release agent for baking molds in bread and confectionery lines, and to add a light sheen to certain nuts and dried fruits on conveyor belts. Metalworking shops rely on it within cutting and cooling fluids and as a rust-prevention coating for tools, while household chemistry uses it in polish formulas for wood, leather and metal surfaces.

Mineral oil blends readily with plant-derived oils to adjust the viscosity and spreadability of a final mixture. Adding castor oil thickens protective balms and extends how long the barrier film stays on skin, while combining it with unrefined mustard oil is common in technical lubricant blends and wood care compositions. For lighter, fast-absorbing emulsions and serums, formulators often dilute mineral oil with something less heavy, such as refined poppy seed oil, which reduces the heavy film sensation on skin.

In cosmetic formulations mineral oil is typically used at 10 to 40 percent of the total fat phase, introduced while blending with wax or emulsifier at 40-60 degrees Celsius, after which the mixture is cooled under continuous stirring. In technical and food-related applications it can be used undiluted without prior heating. The oil should be kept in a tightly sealed container, in a dry space at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, which preserves its stability for extended periods.

The 50 ml packaging is convenient for home-based cosmetic making, small trial batches and lab-scale testing when a formulator needs to check compatibility with other ingredients before committing to a larger purchase.

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INCI	Mineral Oil
Other
Att brand	India
Color product	colorless, transparent
Dosage	60 - 90% in the final product
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	1-100%
Minimum count	1
Name	Mineral Oil 50 ml
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	50 ml
Solubility	soluble in ether, chloroform, oil Insoluble in water
View	colorless, transparent, oily liquid.
Valid until	10.2028