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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
White Mineral Oil (Light Liquid Paraffin)
CAS 8042-47-5 · IP/USP grade
1. Product identity
| Product name | White Mineral Oil (Light Liquid Paraffin) |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 8042-47-5 |
| Grade / standard | IP/USP grade |
| Description | Colorless clear liquid |
| Product group | Emollients |
| Category | Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Colorless clear liquid | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification (A) — Infrared absorption | Concordant with reference spectrum | Complies | IR Spectrophotometry |
| 3 | Identification (B) — Chemical / chromatographic | Positive for the substance | Complies | As per monograph |
| 4 | Assay (on dried basis) | 98.0 – 102.0 % w/w | 100.20 | HPLC / Titrimetry (Monograph) |
| 5 | pH (10 % solution) | As per specification | 6.0 | Potentiometry |
| 6 | Refractive Index at 25 °C | As per specification | Conforms | Refractometry |
| 7 | Loss on Drying | Not more than 1.0 % w/w | 0.41 | Gravimetry |
| 8 | Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.2 % w/w | 0.045 | Gravimetry |
| 9 | Lead (Pb) | Not more than 10 ppm | Less than 2 ppm | ICP-MS |
| 10 | Arsenic (As) | Not more than 3 ppm | Less than 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| 11 | Heavy Metals | Not more than 20 ppm | Less than 10 ppm | ICP-OES / Limit test |
| 12 | Related Substances — any individual impurity | Not more than 0.10 % | 0.044 | HPLC |
| 13 | Related Substances — total impurities | Not more than 0.50 % | 0.120 | HPLC |
| 14 | Residual Solvents | Complies with ICH Q3C limits | Complies | Headspace GC |
| 15 | Total Aerobic Microbial Count | Not more than 1000 cfu/g | 129 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 16 | Total Yeast & Mould Count | Not more than 100 cfu/g | 10 cfu/g | IP / USP <61> |
| 17 | Escherichia coli | Absent in 1 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
| 18 | Salmonella species | Absent in 10 g | Absent | IP / USP <62> |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for White Mineral Oil (Light Liquid Paraffin) and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.