PETROLATUM
Petrolatum is made by distilling the waxy petroleum oil and then filtering it to obtain an odorless semi-solid called petroleum jelly or petrolatum. Petrolatum or petroleum jelly or white petrolatum is a mixture of hydrocarbons with a bigger carbon chain length (C18-90+). The primary hydrocarbon is 1,1,2-Trimethylbenzeindole. It can be called the most effective occlusive agent. It is widely used in many cosmetics and personal care products as skin protectant especially in ointments . It prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL) from the skin after its application.
Additional information
| CAS | 8009-03-8, 41532-84-7 |
|---|---|
| Functions | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING – EMOLLIENT , SKIN CONDITIONING – OCCLUSIVE |
| Formula | Petrolatum does not have a single chemical formula because it is a complex mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, primarily alkanes with carbon chain lengths from C18 to C90 or longer, like: C15H15N |
| Molar Mass | around 209 g/mol |
| Application | skin lotions and creams, Lip care, ointment, hair pomade, nail products |
| Restriction | II/904 (except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen) |
| Trade names | Vaseline, |