White Soft Paraffin 500g

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Paraffin is effective in the treatment of Osteoarthritis of the hand joints. Treatment consists of dip-wrapped paraffin bath therapy for 15 minutes until paraffin cooled for five days a weeks. The use of paraffin wax bath has been shown to decrease pain at rest and during ADLs compared to groups who did not receive wax therapy. [30] a b "Petrolatum (white)". inchem.org. International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities. March 2002 . Retrieved 5 August 2011. Add four pounds of paraffin wax to the top of a double boiler. Add water to the bottom of the boiler and place it on the stove over low heat. Paraffin, microcrystalline, petrolatum, wax blends - Microcrystalline Wax". igiwax.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016 . Retrieved 29 April 2017.

AproDerm Emollient Cream is slightly richer than AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, however, is still light and easily absorbed, whilst being cooling and moisturising. It can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further. A 2012 scientific opinion by the European Food Safety Authority stated that mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) and polyaromatics were potentially carcinogenic, and may present a health risk. [36] Vaseline". Lowcountry Digital Library. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014 . Retrieved 1 September 2014. Electrical insulating materials". Kaye and Laby Tables of Physical and Chemical Constants. National Physical Laboratory. 1995. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007 . Retrieved 25 October 2013.

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Petroleum jelly can be used to lubricate zippers and slide rules. It was also recommended by Porsche in maintenance training documentation for lubrication (after cleaning) of "Weatherstrips on Doors, Hood, Tailgate, Sun Roof". [27] It is used in bullet lubricant compounds. [28] Industrial production processes [ edit ] The revised versions of Paraffin, white soft ( 1799) and Paraffin, yellow soft ( 1554) will become legally binding on 1 January 2023. The JP and USP will publish their versions of the revised harmonised texts shortly. AproDerm Gel is a highly moisturising gel, without the greasiness of an ointment, which actively draws and retains moisture within the skin and provides a protective barrier to help reduce dryness and irritation. It is also an effective pre-bathing emollient so can be applied to skin prior to bathing to prevent it from drying out even further, whilst protecting it from the irritant effects that can be caused by washing and bathing products such as soaps, shower gels and shampoos. Chuberre, B.; Araviiskaia, E.; Bieber, T.; Barbaud, A. (7 November 2019). "Mineral oils and waxes in cosmetics: an overview mainly based on the current European regulations and the safety profile of these compounds". Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 33 (S7): 5–14. doi: 10.1111/jdv.15946. ISSN 0926-9959.

There are concerns that using an occlusive barrier over a long period of time reduces the skin’s ability to function normally and to regenerate itself Condoms Fact Sheet". thebody.com. 4 June 2011 . Retrieved 5 August 2011. The oils in … Vaseline … will make latex fall apart. A stripe of petroleum jelly can be used to prevent the spread of a liquid. For example, it can be applied close to the hairline when using a home hair dye kit to prevent the hair dye from irritating or staining the skin. It is also used to prevent diaper rash. AproDerm Colloidal Oat Cream, a light, paraffin-free emollient which has all the benefits of colloidal oat including protecting and restoring the skin barrier, soothing the itch, irritation and redness associated with dry skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, as well as having humectant properties and maintaining the skin’s normal pH. As well as being a moisturiser it can also be used as an effective soap substitute, to prevent the skin from drying out further.This property is exploited to provide heat insulation: petroleum jelly can be used to keep swimmers warm in water when training, or during channel crossings or long ocean swims. It can prevent chilling of the face due to evaporation of skin moisture during cold weather outdoor sports. It needs to be intensively refined with bleach and other harsh chemicals - which are not exactly great for the environment either. By reducing the loss of moisture via transepidermal water loss, petroleum jelly can prevent chapped hands and lips, and soften nail cuticles.

Ingredients: Purified Water, White Soft Paraffin 13.2% w/w, Light Liquid Paraffin 10.5% w/w, Emulsifying Wax (SLS free), Polysorbate 60, Glycerol, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid Monohydrate. Paraffin wax is mostly found as a white, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a typical melting point between about 46 and 68°C (115 and 154°F), [7] and a density of around 900kg/m 3. [8] It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters. Paraffin is unaffected by most common chemical reagents but burns readily. [9] Its heat of combustion is 42 MJ/kg. [10] The hydrocarbon C 31H 64 is a typical component of paraffin wax.

Paraffin (also listed as liquid paraffin, soft white paraffin, mineral oil or or petroleum jelly) is everywhere. It’s in pretty much every emollient recommended or prescribed for dry skin, eczema or psoriasis, and it’s in most high street hand creams and moisturisers too. Why Use It In Emollients? The recently published (July 2022) 11th Edition of the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph.Eur.) includes the two revised harmonised monographs Paraffin, white soft (1799), and Paraffin, yellow soft (1554). The publication of these two texts marks an important step forward in the international harmonisation of excipient monographs conducted by the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG) and is the successful outcome of several years of discussion between the Ph. Eur., the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) within the PDG and with other stakeholders. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends keeping skin injuries moist with petroleum jelly to reduce scarring. [14] A verified medicinal use is to protect and prevent moisture loss of the skin of a patient in the initial post-operative period following laser skin resurfacing. [15] [16] If you’re using a paraffin wax bath, follow the instructions provided with your machine. Step 1: Melt the wax Organ, Tissues and Cells of human origin: Council of Europe resolutions, recommendations and reports – 3rd Edition (2017)