CAS 8012-95-1
Paraffin Oil
CAS 8012-95-1
Paraffin Oil is a versatile liquid used primarily as a lubricant, moisturizer, and as a carrier in pharmaceutical applications. Its unique composition allows it to effectively reduce friction and provide a smooth surface, making it valuable in numerous industries. Paraffin Oil is commonly applied in cosmetics, food processing, and healthcare due to its stability and non-reactive nature, ensuring it meets the rigorous requirements of these sectors.
Main applicationLubricant in machinery — reduces friction and wear between moving parts.
Paraffin Oil is significant in industries requiring reliable lubrication and moisture retention, addressing the need for efficient and safe operational standards. Its versatility and compliance with health regulations make it a preferred choice for various applications.
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in various pack sizes in bulk containers.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 8012-95-1
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Clear liquid.
Paraffin Oil is a clear liquid consisting mainly of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum refining. Its low volatility and high stability make it suitable for a range of uses, including acting as a lubricant and moisturization agent. When purchasing, considerations include the specific application, required purity, and potential regulatory compliance for food or pharmaceutical grade uses. Ensure to specify the required grade and application in your order.
Delivery
Paraffin Oil is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Lubricant in machinery — reduces friction and wear between moving parts.
- Moisturizer in cosmetics — enhances skin hydration and softness.
- Carrier oil in pharmaceuticals — facilitates the delivery of active ingredients.
- Component in food processing — used as a food-grade lubricant and preservative.
- Dust control in agriculture — helps in soil moisture retention and reduces dust emissions.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances equipment longevity by reducing friction and wear.
- Provides skin hydration without clogging pores.
- Improves bioavailability of active ingredients in pharmaceuticals.
- Safe for use in food applications, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Reduces dust in agricultural settings, improving working conditions.
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Paraffin Oil?
The CAS registry number for Paraffin Oil is 8012-95-1. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What grade of Paraffin Oil is supplied?
Paraffin Oil is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Paraffin Oil look like?
Paraffin Oil is described as clear liquid.. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Paraffin Oil used for?
Common applications include lubricant in machinery — reduces friction and wear between moving parts., moisturizer in cosmetics — enhances skin hydration and softness., carrier oil in pharmaceuticals — facilitates the delivery of active ingredients., component in food processing — used as a food-grade lubricant and preservative. and dust control in agriculture — helps in soil moisture retention and reduces dust emissions.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Paraffin Oil?
Paraffin Oil is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Paraffin Oil available in?
Available in various pack sizes in bulk containers. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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