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
PropertyASTM METHODTypical Results
Code VI8- ISO Viscosity Grade3530 3531 15 BP80 68 BP350
AppearanceVisualWater white Water white
ColourSaybolt+30 minimum +30 minimum
Viscosity @100°CASTM D-4553.5 cSt 9 cSt
Viscosity @40°CDCA 002(ASTM D-445)15 cSt 71 cSt
Specific Gravity @15°CDCA 140(ASTM D-1298)0.85 0.87
Pour PointASTM D-97-9°C -9°C
Flash PointASTM D-92185°C 240°C
Readily CarbonisableBPConforms to BP Conforms to BP
Substances
Polycyclic AromaticBPConforms to BP Conforms to BP
Hydrocarbons
Solid ParaffinsBPConforms to BPConforms to BP
Acidity/AlkalinityBPConforms to BPConforms to BP

Available In: 200 Litres, and 20 Litres

Item Code: VI8-3530 (15 BP80), VI5-3531 (68 BP350)

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