CAS 8042-47-5
White Oil
CAS 8042-47-5Mixture of C15-C50 hydrocarbonsUndefined
White Oil, also known as White Mineral Oil, is a highly refined clear, odorless liquid widely used across several industries. It's primarily applied in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors as a base oil for creams, lotions, and ointments. Due to its inert nature and purity, it's also suitable for food-contact applications, playing a crucial role as a mold-release agent in food processing. Furthermore, it serves as a vital lubricant in various industrial processes, ensuring smooth machinery operations.
Main applicationCosmetics — serves as a base oil in creams and lotions
White Oil's versatility and purity make it indispensable in industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, where contamination-free lubrication is critical. It supports vital processes such as mold release, machinery lubrication, and formulation of creams and ointments, ensuring high product quality and operational efficiency. Its multiple grades cater to specific requirements across sectors, solidifying its role as a go-to industrial lubricant and processing aid.
Also known as
- White Mineral Oil
- Liquid Paraffin
- Baby Oil
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 165 kg drums and 200 L drums
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 8042-47-5
- Chemical formula
- Mixture of C15-C50 hydrocarbons
- Molecular weight
- Undefined
- Grade
- Pharma grade
- Appearance
- Colorless, transparent oily liquid
- Density
- 0.831–0.883 g/mL
- Density
- 0.831-0.883 g/mL
- Refractive Index
- ~1.467
- Flash Point
- 153-263 °C
- Appearance
- Colorless, transparent
White Oil is a highly refined mixture of saturated hydrocarbons with carbon numbers typically ranging from C15 to C50. It lacks a fixed molecular formula and is characterized by its colorless, transparent appearance and lack of odor. The oil's density ranges from 0.831 to 0.883 g/mL, and it has a refractive index of approximately 1.467. The flash point varies with the grade, from about 153°C to 263°C, depending on its viscosity and intended use. It's crucial for purchasers to specify the required grade and viscosity, especially when ordering for applications demanding food-grade or pharmaceutical standards.
Delivery
White 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
- Cosmetics — serves as a base oil in creams and lotions
- Pharmaceuticals — used in ointments and as an excipient
- Food Processing — mold release for bakery items
- Confectionery — belt lubrication in production lines
- Agriculture — dust control on grains
- Manufacturing — processing aid in polymers and elastomers
- Metalworking — lubrication in metal processing
- Plastics — plasticizer in PVC production
- Textiles — softener in fabric treatment
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Purity ensures safety in food and pharma applications
- Inertness prevents chemical reactions in sensitive products
- Consistency across batches improves process reliability
- Wide range of viscosity for diverse applications
- Transparency ensures no color contamination
- Long shelf life under proper storage conditions
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
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 White Oil?
The CAS registry number for White Oil is 8042-47-5. Its chemical formula is Mixture of C15-C50 hydrocarbons, with a molecular weight of Undefined. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for White Oil?
White Oil is also referred to as White Mineral Oil, Liquid Paraffin and Baby Oil. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of White Oil is supplied?
White Oil is supplied as Pharma 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 White Oil look like?
White Oil is described as colorless, transparent oily 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 White Oil used for?
Common applications include cosmetics — serves as a base oil in creams and lotions, pharmaceuticals — used in ointments and as an excipient, food Processing — mold release for bakery items, confectionery — belt lubrication in production lines, agriculture — dust control on grains and manufacturing — processing aid in polymers and elastomers. 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 White Oil?
White Oil is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Textile & Leather Tanning 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 White Oil available in?
Available in 165 kg drums and 200 L drums. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for White Oil?
White Oil is recorded against the EC number 232-455-8 and the HS customs code 27101999.00. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
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