Snow White Petroleum Jelly White Petrolatum

Snow White Petroleum Jelly
White Petrolatum
Snow White Petroleum Jelly is a highly purified white petrolatum.
APPLICATIONS
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Use in leather finishes.
Softening agent for printing inks.
Plasticiser for rubber.
Component of carbon paper.
Protection of battery terminals and certain military ordnance stores such as torpedoes and torpedo mechanisms.
May be used for the same applications as DEF-2333 (UK, Australian and New Zealand Defence Standards),
although it does not necessarily meet the specification requirements.
BENEFITS
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Easy application and removal
It is applied by brushing or smearing, and removed by wiping or by solvents such as kerosene or white spirit
(Stoddard solvent).
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Non-staining
The purity and chemical inertness of the product reduce staining.
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Product Code
1099
Density at 60°C, kg/L
0.85
Colour, Lovibond, 2" cell IP 17/52
0.3Y
Colour, USP31
Pass
Acidity or Alkalinity, USP31
Pass
Melting Range, USP31 Class II, °C
53
Drop Melting Range, ASTM D127/USP31, °C
59
Organic Acids, USP 31
Pass
Fixed Oils, Fats &Rosin, USP 31
Pass
Consistency at 25°C, USP 31, 0.1mm
168
Congealing Point, D938, °C
50
2
Kinematic Viscosity at 100°C, ASTM D114, mm /s
6.18
Polynuclear compounds
Pass
FDA21 / CFR172.880
PACK SIZES
205L, 20kg, 2.5kg
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ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY
Users should consult the MSDS, follow the precautions outlined and comply with all laws and regulations concerning its
use and disposal. Used packaging material should not be incinerated or exposed to flame. After use, protect your
environment. Do not pollute drains, soil or water with used product.
OTHER INFORMATION
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