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Mineral oil

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Paraffin oil

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About This Item

CAS Number:
8012-95-1
MDL number:
MFCD00131611
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

mineral oil

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Mineral oil USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monograph such as:
  • Light Mineral Oil
  • Mineral Oil, Rectal
  • Topical Light Mineral Oil

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H304

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

419.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

215 °C - closed cup

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Protocols

Determination of Water Content in Mineral oil Using Karl Fischer Titration

Summary application report for analysis of moisture in Mineral oil

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