PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
White Oils are meticulously processed mineral oils characterized by their high level of refinement. They primarily comprise of saturated aliphatic and alicyclic non-polar hydrocarbons. These oils are inherently hydrophobic, meaning they repel water, and possess virtually no color, taste, or odor. Importantly, their color remains consistent and stable over time.
FOOD STATUS
White Oils meet or pass the requirements of US FDA regulations 21 CFR 172.878 and 178.3620(a) for direct food contact, and the purity requirements of the British Pharmacopoeia monograph “Liquid Paraffin” and the United States Pharmacopeia monograph “Mineral Oil”.
APPLICATION
Pharmaceutical and food applications, including petroleum jelly manufacture, dough dividing, defoamer, bakery pan oils, coating for fruit and vegetables, egg shell sealants and as a bases for ointments, suntan lotions and baby oils.
Other applications include food machinery lubricants, as a dehydration release agents, as a plasticisers, in hot melt adhesives, insulation applications, compressor oil applications, textile processing, and as fibre, plastics and resin processing aids.
White Oils has a shelf life of up to two years from the date of manufacture, provided it is stored in a closed container away from heat and moisture.
KEY FEATURES
- Low viscosity
- Conforms to the British Pharmacopoeia
- Meets or passes US FDA regulations
Vesta suggests that the equipment manufacturers’ recommendations for viscosity grade, performance requirements and general operating conditions should be checked prior to use.
| TYPICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Property | ASTM METHOD | Typical Results | |
| Code VI8- ISO Viscosity Grade | 3530 3531 15 BP80 68 BP350 | ||
| Appearance | Visual | Water white Water white | |
| Colour | Saybolt | +30 minimum +30 minimum | |
| Viscosity @100°C | ASTM D-455 | 3.5 cSt 9 cSt | |
| Viscosity @40°C | DCA 002(ASTM D-445) | 15 cSt 71 cSt | |
| Specific Gravity @15°C | DCA 140(ASTM D-1298) | 0.85 0.87 | |
| Pour Point | ASTM D-97 | -9°C -9°C | |
| Flash Point | ASTM D-92 | 185°C 240°C | |
| Readily Carbonisable | BP | Conforms to BP Conforms to BP | |
| Substances | |||
| Polycyclic Aromatic | BP | Conforms to BP Conforms to BP | |
| Hydrocarbons | |||
| Solid Paraffins | BP | Conforms to BP | Conforms to BP |
| Acidity/Alkalinity | BP | Conforms to BP | Conforms to BP |
Available In: 200 Litres, and 20 Litres
Item Code: VI8-3530 (15 BP80), VI5-3531 (68 BP350)