Paraffin Liquid Light BP

What is Paraffin Liquid Light? It is a highly refined, clear, oily liquid composed primarily of saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) with carbon chain lengths typically between C17 and C20. It is odourless, colourless, and non-volatile, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Consistent Quality: We provide only high-quality Paraffin Liquid Light, meeting the standards of British Pharmacopoeia (BP), ensuring reliable and consistent performance in industrial, research, and manufacturing applications.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Lubricants
Acts as a lubricant in machinery, preventing friction and wear.

Cosmetics
It is a key ingredient in moisturisers, lotions, creams, hair oils, and makeup removers due to its ability to soften and moisturise the skin and hair. 

It is commonly used in various applications, including:

• Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries: as a lubricant, emollient, and moisturizer in various products such as creams, lotions, ointments, and hair care products.
• Food industry: as a coating agent for fruits and vegetables to enhance their appearance and prolong their shelf life.
• Industrial applications: as a lubricant in metalworking, as a heat transfer fluid in machinery, and as a component in various coatings and paints.
• Candle making: as a component in various candle formulations due to its low melting point and good burning characteristics.
• Horticulture: as a soil conditioner and moisture-retaining agent in gardening and plant cultivation.

Typical Carbon chain length between C15 and C50
SG: 0.830-0.860
Form: A clear colourless liquid
Kinematic viscosity at 37.8°C: <30cS
Melting Point: -20°C
Refractuve Index: 1.4613

Cas Number: 8012-95-1

Einecs Number: 232-384-2

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2712109000

Hazard Phrases: H319

Prec Phrases: P305+P351+P338