1) Cosmetics chemical 2) Liquid petrolatum 3) Wood-finishing liquid
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A mineral oil is any of various colorless, odorless, light mixtures of alkanes in the C15 to C40 range from a non-vegetable (mineral) source, particularly a distillate of petroleum. The name mineral oil by itself is imprecise, having been used to label many specific oils over the past few centuries. Other names, similarly imprecise, include white ...
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a clear, colourless, oily liquid that is a by-product of the distillation of petroleum. Mineral oil is used in medicine as a laxative and as an ... [3 related articles]
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A type of oil that is made from petroleum (mixture of oily liquids found in the earth). Mineral oil is used in laxatives, lubricants, creams, and lotions.
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(White Oils) White oils are colorless, odorless, tasteless mixtures of saturated paraffinic and naphthenic hydrocarbons that span a viscosity range of 50-370 SUS at 100F. These nearly chemically inert oils are virtually free of nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen and aromatic hydrocarbons. They are common ingredients in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plas...
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A refined synthetic petroleum based oil. Widely used in commercial cosmetics. Mineral oil creates a barrier and interferes with the skins normal functions. A poor choice for skin care preparations.
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An oil from petroleum. Not recommended for skin or body care.
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<chemical> A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient. ... Pharmacological action: cathartic, emollients, ointment bases. ... Chemical name: Hydrocarbon oils ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons from petroleum, available in both light grade (light liquid petrolatum) and heavier grades (liquid or heavy liquid petrolatum). Light mineral oil is used chiefly as a vehicle for drugs, but it may also be used as a cathartic, skin softener, and cleansing agent. Heavy mineral oil is used as a cathartic...
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oil derived from a mineral source, such as petroleum, as opposed to oils derived from plants and animals.
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(MO) Type: Term Pronunciation: min′ĕr-ăl oyl Definitions: 1. A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, used as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations; occasionally used as an intestinal lubricant; can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Synonyms: heavy liquid petrolatum, liquid paraffin, liqui...
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n] - a distillate of petroleum (especially one used medicinally as a laxative or stool softener)
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mineral oil A colorless liquid petroleum derivative with little discernible odor or taste, widely used as a lubricant and for various other purposes.
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By-product of petroleum used in many cleansers and creams. Coats skin like plastic, clogging pores. Interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins and slows down cell regeneration.
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noun a distillate of petroleum (especially one used medicinally as a laxative or stool softener)
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Oil obtained from mineral sources, for example coal or petroleum, as distinct from oil obtained from vegetable or animal sources
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A petroleum-based ingredient used in skincare products and makeup for more than a century. It creates a barrier wall to prevent water loss from skin, and has a moisturizing effect. However, it may clog pores or cause acne for some individuals.
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