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Paraffin Soft Yellow BP,EP

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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Thursday the 11th September 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)

UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

Applications

Ointments
Creams
Skin and hair care
Emolient
Extending shelf life of certain food products
Electrical cable coating
Lubricant

General

What is Paraffin Soft Yellow? Paraffin Soft Yellow (also known as Petroleum jelly, petrolatum, white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon) is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties.

Consistent Quality: We ensure that our Paraffin Soft Yellow meets the strict purity standards set by BP and EP, providing consistent and reliable quality for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

Industrial Uses
Utilised in industrial applications, including the production of candles, electrical cable coatings, and as a lubricant in various manufacturing processes. Its properties make it useful across sectors such as textiles and packaging.

Chemical Industry
Used in the production of emulsions, lubricants, and coatings. It is often found in formulations requiring hydrocarbon-based ingredients or waxes for various applications.

Wax-based Products
Used in the creation of wax-based products like waxed paper, casting wax, and as a coating in various applications, offering versatility in both industrial and consumer goods production.

Specification

Appearance: 8-16Y +2R Max
Drop Point: 49-59
Consistency: 145-175
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Pass
Acidity or Alkalinity: Pass
Suplahted Ash (%): Pass
Odour: Odourless when rubbed on skin
Solubility: Pass