Products Description of Mineral Oil CAS#8042-47-5
Mineral oil is a highly refined petroleum distillate that appears colorless to pale yellow, with a clear and viscous texture and an essentially odorless profile. It has a specific gravity ranging from 0.79 to 0.94 at 15.6 °C and a wide boiling range of approximately 150–894 °C. The substance exhibits low vapor pressure (<0.1 kPa at 20 °C), a flash point of 168.33 °C, and is insoluble in water. Its molecular weight ranges from about 28.2 to 843.6 g/mol, with carbon chain lengths spanning C9 to C60.
Mineral oil is not a single compound but a complex mixture of hydrocarbons derived from crude petroleum, mainly consisting of saturated paraffins, naphthenes, and aromatic hydrocarbons. Saturated paraffins are linear and branched single-bond hydrocarbons, naphthenes contain ring structures with possible alkyl substitutions, and aromatics are cyclic compounds featuring carbon–carbon double bonds within aromatic rings.
Mineral oil Chemical Properties
| Density | 0.85 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0001 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.467(lit.) |
| Fp | 185 °C |
| Storage temp. | room temp |
| Solubility | soluble in Chloroform |
| Form | light oil |
| Color | white |
| Odor | Very faint. |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| λmax | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.7 |
| λ: 280 nm Amax: 1.0 | |
| Dielectric constant | 2.1（27℃） |
| EPA Substance Registry System | White mineral oil (petroleum) (8042-47-5) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-41 |
| Safety Statements | 23-26-36-24/25 |
| RIDADR | 1263 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | PY8047000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | >300 °C |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2710 19 85 |
| HazardClass | 3.2 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 5000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 2000 mg/kg |
Product Application Of Mineral Oil CAS#8042-47-5
Due to its inert and non-toxic characteristics, mineral oil is widely used across multiple industries. It serves as a release agent, binder, and lubricant in the food industry, and is also applied in medical uses as a laxative for humans and animals. In livestock care, it is used to help treat colic, constipation, and digestive tract impactions. White mineral oil is recognized by the FDA as safe for use in food-related applications.
Environmentally, mineral oil is regarded as having low toxicity, with a short aquatic lifespan of 2–3 days and gradual biodegradation in soil. It does not significantly bioaccumulate and shows low acute toxicity to plants and animals. However, environmental risks may arise from improper handling during crude oil extraction, transportation, and refining processes.
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., located in Shandong, China, is a modern fine chemical enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales, and global services. Deeply committed to the field of new chemical materials, the company upholds the business philosophy of "integrity, quality first, and service excellence." By prioritizing technological innovation and rigorous quality control, it steadily advances its development through internationalization, standardization, and brand building.
The company boasts an experienced team dedicated to foreign trade operations and technical support, backed by a mature global supply system and robust supply chain capabilities. With annual sales exceeding RMB 600 million, it serves over 5,000 industrial clients worldwide. Its business operations span numerous countries and regions across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, earning the company a solid global client base and an excellent industry reputation.
The company’s core product portfolio includes pharmaceutical chemical raw materials, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional new materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. These products are widely used in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, fine chemicals, and water treatment, enabling the company to consistently provide global clients with stable, cost-effective chemical products and comprehensive, one-stop solutions.
