Identification

Namepetrolatum
CAS Number8009-03-8
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular Formulaunspecified
MDL NumberMFCD00147839

Regulatory

JECFA Food AdditivePetroleum Jelly
FDA Mainterm (SATF)8009-03-8 ; PETROLATUM
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance white to yellow solft waxy solid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Soluble in carbon disulfide
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIng['cosmetic data2', 'cosmetic data']
Cosmetic Usesantistatic agents

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral Toxicityintraperitoneal-mouse LD50 > 50000 mg/kg
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categorylubricants, release agents, protective coatings, antifoaming agents
Recommendation for petrolatum usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
Recommendation for petrolatum flavor usage levels up tonot for flavor use.

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Potential Uses

antistatic agents emollients u.v. absorbers

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

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