White Mineral Oil — Pharma/Food Grade

Description

1. Product Overview
This is a highly refined, odorless, tasteless, and colorless mineral oil derived from high-quality base stocks, free from sulfur, nitrogen, and reactive aromatics. It is primarily used as a lubricant, release agent, antistatic agent, and processing aid in pharmaceutical and food manufacturing. The key value proposition lies in its full compliance with global regulatory standards (FDA, EU 10/2011, Halal, Kosher), ensuring zero contamination risk. Strategically, it enables manufacturers to maintain operational uptime while meeting stringent hygiene and safety certifications in export-oriented markets.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Saturated aliphatic and naphthenic hydrocarbons; fully hydrogenated

• Purity level: ≥99.9% (USP/NF Grade EP); USP, NF, EP, JP compliant

• Physical characteristics: Clear liquid; colorless; odorless; tasteless; viscosity range (40°C): 5–100 cSt; specific gravity: 0.82–0.89 g/cm³

• Packaging options: 200 L drums (net 170 kg), 1000 L IBCs (850 kg), Flexitanks (20 MT), ISO bulk tanks

• Shelf life: 24 months in original sealed container under dry, ambient storage

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Pharmaceuticals: Tablet mold lubricants, ointment base, laxative formulations, and machine lubrication in cleanrooms — superior inertness prevents API degradation.

• Food processing: Direct food contact as a release agent for bakery molds, egg wash sprays, and fruit coating — resists rancidity vs. vegetable oils.

• Cosmetics & personal care: Baby oil, creams, makeup removers — non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.

• Cost advantage: Extends equipment life in high-speed packaging lines, reducing maintenance downtime by 30–40% compared to unrefined oils.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Lot-to-lot traceability with ISO 17025-certified lab reports.

• Supply reliability: Multi-source crude agreements guarantee 24/7 availability.

• Logistics capability: Global warehousing (NA, EU, SEA) enabling 48-hour dispatch.

• Price competitiveness: Direct refinery arrangements remove intermediary markups.

• Sustainability: Fully recyclable; complies with FDA 21 CFR 178.3620 (indirect food contact).

• Technical support: Dedicated compliance pack including COA, MSDS, Halal, Kosher, and allergen-free statements.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (1 Flexitank / 1 ISO tank)

• Bulk 20MT Loading capacity: 20 MT per standard 20 ft container (Flexitank) or 24 MT per ISO tank container