White Mineral Oil — Cosmetic Grade

Description

1. Product Overview
White Mineral Oil — Cosmetic Grade is a highly refined, odorless, and colorless liquid hydrocarbon derived from high-purity paraffinic base oils, engineered for superior inertness and skin compatibility. Its primary industrial use is as a base oil, emollient, and solubilizer in personal care, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations where absolute purity and non-reactivity are non-negotiable. The key value proposition lies in its ability to deliver exceptional spreadability, moisture retention, and formulation stability without compromising safety or regulatory compliance. Strategically, this product is indispensable for manufacturers targeting premium beauty, baby care, and medical skincare markets, where contamination risk must approach zero and supply chain traceability is a competitive asset.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Highly refined mixture of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons (C15–C50), free of aromatics, sulfur, and nitrogen compounds

• Purity level: Cosmetic grade (meeting USP, EP, and JP monograph requirements); ≥99.9% hydrocarbon saturation

• Physical characteristics:

  • Appearance: Clear, colorless, oily liquid

  • Odor: Odorless

  • Kinematic viscosity (40°C): 12–15 cSt (typical for light/medium grade)

  • Density (20°C): 0.830–0.860 g/cm³

  • Flash point: ≥180°C (>356°F)

• Packaging options: 200L steel drums (net 180 kg), 1000L IBC totes, 20MT flexitanks, and bulk ISO tank containers

• Shelf life: 36 months in original sealed containers, stored away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures (5–40°C)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: High-end cosmetics manufacturing, pharmaceutical ointments, veterinary care, baby oil production, hair care, and industrial lubrication for food-grade environments

• Specific use cases:

  • Emollient in creams/lotions: Non-comedogenic barrier that locks moisture without greasiness → outperforms vegetable oils in oxidative stability

  • Release agent in tablet coating: Inert and non-reactive → superior to talc in preventing adhesion without altering drug release profiles

  • Hair serum base: Zero residual odor and ultra-high spreadability → reduces product volume per application by 20–30% vs. natural alternatives

• Performance advantage: Unlike lower-grade mineral oils, this cosmetic-grade variant passes strict UV absorbance tests (max absorbance ≤ 0.1 at 260–350 nm), ensuring zero phototoxicity risk. Its paraffinic structure resists bacterial growth without preservatives, lowering formulation costs by 8–12% compared to ester-based systems.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001:2025 and GMP-certified production with batch-to-batch viscosity variation <±2% — verified by third-party SGS reports available on request

• Supply reliability: Dual-sourced refining partners (Europe & Asia) with 99.2% on-time-in-full (OTIF) track record over 36 months; safety stock held in three regional warehouses

• Logistics capability: Hazmat-classified but non-dangerous (UN not regulated); ambient-temperature shipping globally with real-time IoT tank tracking

• Price competitiveness: 5–7% below market average for equivalent USP-grade product, achieved through direct refining partner contracts and container consolidation

• Sustainability: 100% recyclable packaging; carbon-neutral warehousing; no animal testing and no palm-derived impurities

• Technical support: Full documentation suite (CoA, MSDS, allergen statement, residual aromatics analysis, heavy metal scan <1 ppm) available via API or PDF within 2 hours of request

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 metric tons (MT) per product grade per shipment

• Bulk loading capacity: 20 MT net weight per standard 20-foot dry container (flexitank or 80×200L drums)

• Lead time: 15 days ex-warehouse (regional hub) / 30 days FOB origin refinery

• Payment terms: LC at sight or TT advance for first order; net 30 days for qualified corporate accounts after credit approval

• Incoterms available: EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP