Liquid Paraffin

Liquid paraffin, also known as Russian mineral oil, is a highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and medicine. Cosmetic or medical liquid paraffin should not be confused with paraffin used as fuel. It is a transparent, colorless, almost odorless and oily liquid consisting of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. The term paraffinum perliquidum is sometimes used to denote light liquid paraffin, while the term paraffinum subliquidum is sometimes used to denote a thicker mineral oil. Usage areas Thanks to the paraffin used in the textile, the materials prevent water or air permeability. Thus, an effective insulation is provided. Paraffin is used in many areas of textile. For example, if we look at the use of paraffin in yarn; Paraffin provides lubricity to the yarn and reduces the friction coefficient of the yarn, thereby remedying the problems that may occur due to \’friction\’. A yarn with bad waxing, even if it is of high quality, will decrease in value as yarn, since problems will occur in the knitting process. Paraffin used in pharmacy; in liquid form, creams, ointments, suppository and constipation, etc. found in medicines. Apart from this, paraffin, which has low thermal conductivity due to its structure, is frequently used in the fields of physical therapy and medicine, as it is like an insulation material. Paraffin used in cosmetics increases the water resistance of the materials, makes them permanent and is evaluated in various ways. It is possible to come across paraffin in both beauty products and care products. The purpose of the use of paraffin in skin care products; clogging the pores on the skin, trapping the moisture in the skin, and thus making the skin soft without drying.