Product Description

Liquid Paraffin is a clear, highly refined mineral oil widely used as an emollient, lubricant and texture-enhancing ingredient in creams, lotions, body oils, balms and other personal-care formulations.

Product Specifications

Appearance: Clear, colourless oily liquid.

Odour: Odourless to very mild characteristic odour.

Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with many oils and oil-soluble ingredients.

Shelf Life: Typically 24–36 months when stored correctly; follow supplier specifications.

Function: Emollient / Mineral Oil / Lubricating Agent

Key Benefits

Reduces Moisture Loss — Forms an occlusive layer that helps reduce water loss from the skin.

Excellent Emollience — Helps leave skin feeling softer and smoother.

Smooth Slip & Glide — Improves spreadability in creams, lotions, massage oils and balms.

Low Odour & Colour — Minimises interference with the appearance and fragrance of finished formulations.

Good Stability — A highly stable emollient suitable for many personal-care applications.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and DIY formulation use only. Use according to the requirements of the intended finished formulation.

Avoid direct contact with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Do not ingest. This product should not be presented as medicinal liquid paraffin or as a laxative.

Use clean, dry equipment when handling and avoid introducing water or contaminants into the container.

Patch testing of the finished cosmetic formulation is recommended before regular use.

Keep the container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs

What is Liquid Paraffin?
Liquid Paraffin is a highly refined mixture of liquid hydrocarbons used as an emollient and occlusive ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.

Is Liquid Paraffin the same as Mineral Oil?
In cosmetic ingredient terminology, Liquid Paraffin is commonly referred to as Mineral Oil. The INCI name is generally Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum).

Is Liquid Paraffin the same as paraffin wax?
No. Liquid Paraffin is a liquid emollient at room temperature, whereas paraffin wax is a solid wax. They perform different formulation functions.

Is Liquid Paraffin water soluble?
No. It is oil soluble and normally forms part of the oil phase of cosmetic formulations.

What does Liquid Paraffin do for the skin?
It acts primarily as an emollient and occlusive, helping soften the skin and reduce moisture loss.