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Mineral oil USP grade

SKU 90034540 CAS 8042-47-5 Made to order Bulk quantities on request

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

Mineral oil USP grade is a purified hydrocarbon mixture used as a pharmaceutical excipient and lubricant in medical and industrial applications. It carries the signal word Danger due to an aspiration hazard (H304: may be fatal if swallowed and enters airways). CAS: 8042-47-5, stored at ambient temperature. Molekula supplies Mineral oil USP grade from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Specifications

Property Value
Appearance Clear colourless oily liquid
Density (15°C) 0.860 to 0.880 g/ml
Refractive Index 1.4730 - 1.4800 (20°C, 589nm)
Viscosity 63 to 80 mm²/s (40°C)
Identification (IR) Conforms to structure

Storage & handling

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Storage Temperature Ambient
Acidity Neutral

Identification

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SKU 90034540
CAS Number 8042-47-5
REACH Code Y113
TSCA Listed Yes
HTS Code 2710.19.9000
Tariff Code 2710198500

Safety & GHS

Danger
  • GHS pictogram — Serious Health Hazard 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

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mineral oil USP grade used for?

It is used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations as a lubricant, emollient, or base for ointments and creams.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Mineral oil USP grade?

The exact formula and molecular weight vary as it is a mixture of hydrocarbons; it is not a single compound.

How should Mineral oil USP grade be stored?

Store at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials.

What grade of Mineral oil USP grade is available?

Molekula supplies Mineral oil USP grade, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards.

Can Molekula supply Mineral oil USP grade in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Mineral oil USP grade in bulk quantities; please contact sales for details.

What documentation comes with an order of Mineral oil USP grade?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.

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