Light Liquid Paraffin(LLP) – USP Grade
Light Liquid Paraffin is highly purified mixture of liquid saturated hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum and is highly paraffinic in nature. It is transparent, colourless, tasteless, free from fluorescence in daylight.
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, Colourless Liquid |
| Colour (Saybolt) | +30 - max |
| Kinematic Viscosity At 40 °C | 15 - 25 cSt |
| Specific Gravity At 25 °C | 0.82 - 0.88 |
| Flash Point | 160 - 200°C |
| Acidity | Pass |
| Pour Point | -18 °C |
| Sulphur Compounds | Pass |
| Solid Paraffin | Pass |
Applications:
In pharmaceutical industry in internal lubricants as laxatives.
In preparation of medical spray, base for ointments and emollients.
As a anti-foaming for the production of penicillin.
In textile and cosmetic industries.
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