Applications

It is commonly used in various applications, including:

• Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries: as a lubricant, emollient, and moisturizer in various products such as creams, lotions, ointments, and hair care products.
• Food industry: as a coating agent for fruits and vegetables to enhance their appearance and prolong their shelf life.
• Industrial applications: as a lubricant in metalworking, as a heat transfer fluid in machinery, and as a component in various coatings and paints.
• Candle making: as a component in various candle formulations due to its low melting point and good burning characteristics.
• Horticulture: as a soil conditioner and moisture-retaining agent in gardening and plant cultivation.

General

What is Paraffin Liquid Light? It is a highly refined, clear, oily liquid composed primarily of saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) with carbon chain lengths typically between C17 and C20. It is odourless, colourless, and non-volatile, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Paraffin Liquid Light, meeting the standards of British Pharmacopoeia (BP), ensuring reliable and consistent performance in industrial, research, and manufacturing applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Lubricants
Acts as a lubricant in machinery, preventing friction and wear.

Cosmetics
It is a key ingredient in moisturisers, lotions, creams, hair oils, and makeup removers due to its ability to soften and moisturise the skin and hair. 

Specification

• SG: 0.830-0.860
• Form: A clear colourless liquid
• Kinematic viscosity at 37.8°C: <30cS
• Melting Point: -20°C
• Refractuve Index: 1.4613

Hazards

Hazard Phrases: Causes serious eye irritation.

Prec Phrases: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.