Liquid paraffin is a petroleum derivative that is also commonly referred
to as mineral oil. There are many types of chemicals that are classified under
the mineral oil label, and are used in a variety of applications, including
manufacturing. However, liquid paraffin is a term reserved for highly-refined
mineral oil that is appropriate for skin care product applications and even for
oral ingestion. Liquid Paraffin is a colorless, clear, and viscous liquid
having almost no fluorescence. It is odorless and tasteless.
Liquid paraffin is considered to have a limited utility as an occasional
purge, but is inappropriate for regular use as it can leak from the anus and
cause irritation; it can interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins;
it can be absorbed into the intestinal wall and may cause foreign-body granulomatous
reactions; and if it enters the lungs it can cause lipoid pneumonia.
Liquid paraffin is also used in combination with magnesium as an osmotic
laxative, sold under the trade name Mil-Par. Liquid paraffin is used in
industry and textile, medicinal and cosmetic, other uses. It is often used in
infrared spectroscopy. It can be applied to baking tins to make removing cooked
food easier. It is also used to make many food items like apples appear shiny
for a focus demonstration.
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The global liquid paraffin market is segmented on the basis of type,
product type, treatment, and drug class, form of medication, application, and
region. On the basis of type, the global market is classified into one form of
liquid paraffin is a highly refined form of kerosene, which is used as fuel.
The other is a very highly refined mineral oil that has various uses, such as
in cosmetic and medical applications. Liquid paraffin fuel – liquid paraffin is
a highly distilled and refined form of kerosene that can be burned in lamps and
other devices. The fuel produces no dust and no odor when burned, which makes
it a more attractive fuel option than unrefined kerosene.
On the basis of product type, the global market is classified into
diaper cream, foot moisturizer, and cosmetics, others. Liquid paraffin can be
used to ease diaper rash and eczema irritation. The cosmetic industry also
makes good use of liquid paraffin. The substance is used in various beauty
products, including detergent creams, cold creams, hydrated creams, bronzed
oils and makeup products. On the basis of treatment, the global market is
classified into constipation, intestinal obstruction.
Liquid paraffin has many uses in the medical field. Because liquid
paraffin passes through the body’s intestinal tract without being absorbed, it
can be used as a laxative to limit the amount of water removed from the stool
and ease constipation. On the basis of drug class, the global market is
classified into softeners, emollients. Liquid paraffin is used as an emollient
lotion to treat dry skin. On the basis of form of medication, the global market
is classified into Enema, ophthalmic solution, oral gel, oral solution, oral
suspension, rectal ointment, topical lotion, topical oil, topical ointment.
On the basis of applications, the global market is classified into
lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles.
Liquid paraffin is mainly used as a lubricant in various industrial
settings. It can be used to lubricate blades that cut paper and in mechanical
mixing. The uses of liquid paraffin in the textile industry mostly involve
lubrication. Liquid paraffin is an oil component used for spinning, weaving and
meshing materials. Sewing machine lubrication typically contains liquid
paraffin. Geographically, the global market is segmented into North America,
Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Latin America. The key players
are ExxonMobil Chemical, H&R AG, Sasol, Farabi Petrochemicals, Nynas, JX
Nippon Oil & Energy, Calumet, Petro-Canada, Formosa Plastics, CNPC Group,
Dongming Petrochemical.
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