Paraffin oil

Paraffin oil is soluble in organic solvents such as benzene and ether, but insoluble in water and alcohol.

Applications:

• Cosmetics and skincare: Paraffin oil is used to soften ointments and creams, to moisturise and soften the skin, and in paraffin treatments for hands, feet and the body.
• Medicine: It is used as a laxative or as a base for pharmaceutical products due to its medicinal properties.
• Industry: Paraffin oil serves as a process oil in the plastics, food and cosmetics industries and as a lubricant for mechanical parts such as bearings and hinges.
• Wood and metal protection: It can deeply nourish wood and protect it against drying out and cracking, and protect metal objects against rust.
• Other applications: Paraffin oil is used to remove sticky residues, in waxing skis or bicycle chains, and as a coating in cheese production to prevent drying out.

Paraffin oil is therefore a versatile, safe and useful oil with applications ranging from skincare to industrial lubrication and the protection of materials.