Molekula
Light mineral oil - EP, USP specs
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Light mineral oil is a purified mixture of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons meeting EP and USP specifications. It is used as a pharmaceutical excipient, emollient and lubricant, and as an overlay in laboratory reactions. CAS 8042-47-5; store at ambient temperature. Signal word Danger (H304). Molekula supplies Light mineral oil from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 L — £155.00 per pack ex VAT · £186.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear and bright |
| Density | (15℃ kg/m3) 845 - 858 |
| Flash Point | ≥182 |
| Odour | Odourless/almost odourless |
| Pour Point | ≤-6 |
| Colour (Saybolt) | +30 |
| Refractive Index (20ºC) | 1.464 - 1.470 |
| Kinematic Viscosity (at 40 ºC) | 14.5 - 17.5 |
| Relative Density (20 °C) | 0.843 - 0.857 |
| Relative density (25°C) | 0.841 - 0.855 |
| Dynamic Viscosity (20°C) | 27 - 37 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90038739 |
| CAS Number | 8042-47-5 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2710.19.9000 |
| Tariff Code | 2710198500 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P284 Wear respiratory protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P304+312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is light mineral oil (CAS 8042-47-5) used for?
Light mineral oil (CAS 8042-47-5) is a purified hydrocarbon mixture used as a pharmaceutical excipient. It is also used as a lubricant in medical and industrial applications.
What grade of light mineral oil does Molekula offer?
Molekula supplies light mineral oil to EP (European Pharmacopoeia) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) specifications.
How should light mineral oil be stored?
Store light mineral oil at ambient temperature.
What are the hazards of light mineral oil?
It carries the signal word 'Danger' with hazard statement H304: may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Handle it according to the Safety Data Sheet.
Can Molekula supply light mineral oil in bulk?
Yes, Molekula supplies light mineral oil from research quantities up to bulk volumes.
What documentation comes with an order?
Each order is supplied with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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