specialty emollients · specialty emollient
white mineral oil
A specialty emollient through and through, White Mineral Oil is a light, smooth oil with an odorless character, at home in hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
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white mineral oil
specialty emollients — specialty emollient
- inci
- mineral oil
- role
- specialty emollient
- form
- liquid; colorless
- use level
- broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · usafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a completely inert mineral oil doesn't oxidize, feed microbes or react with actives.
- b colorless, odorless glide the pure-slip standard in sensitive applications.
- c non-comedogenic reputation in modern grades cosmetic-grade is highly refined.
- d the baby-oil weight light-to-mid slip that stays put on the surface.
02where formulators use it
- a baby-oil-style products the traditional gentle glide.
- b sensitive-skin lines minimal reactivity by design.
- c massage long-lasting slip that never absorbs away mid-session.
- d makeup removal & cleansing oils dissolves without irritating.
- e long-shelf-life production the oil that cannot go rancid.
03technical details
| product identity | White Mineral Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | MINERAL OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Colorless |
| odor | Odorless |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Broad — from a few percent of the oil phase up to 100% in anhydrous formats; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | USA |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-030-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-030-8FZ
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handle with care
external use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i use it on skin as-is?
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
Qhow should i store it?
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.