Product 06
Petroleum Jellies
Also known as petrolatum or white soft paraffin — USP/BP pharmaceutical grade & technical grade
Product description
Petroleum jelly — also known as petrolatum or white soft paraffin — is a semi-solid, purified mixture of microcrystalline waxes and mineral oils, produced through intensive refining to achieve exceptional chemical inertness, oxidation stability, and a smooth, homogeneous texture. Its defining functional property is its outstanding occlusive moisture barrier: when applied to skin or surfaces, petroleum jelly forms a physical seal that locks in moisture, prevents water loss, and protects against environmental exposure — making it one of the most effective and widely used protective base materials in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care formulations. WME supplies petroleum jelly in both USP/BP pharmaceutical grade and technical grade, covering the full spectrum from sensitive skin and wound-care applications through to industrial protective coatings and rust prevention. Pharmaceutical-grade petrolatum meets the stringent purity and safety standards required for use in ointments, lip balms, baby care, and topical drug delivery systems. Technical grades serve more demanding industrial environments where protection, lubrication, and corrosion resistance are the primary objectives. Available in slab and drum packaging, with ready stock maintained across the MENA region for reliable, on-schedule delivery.
Key functional property — occlusive moisture barrier Petroleum jelly forms a physical seal on skin and surfaces, locking in moisture and blocking environmental exposure. This makes it one of the most effective protective and emollient base materials available — a property no synthetic alternative fully replicates.
Key technical properties
Physical state
Semi-solid
Composition
Microcrystalline wax + mineral oil
Reactivity
Chemically inert
Oxidation stability
Excellent
Moisture barrier
Occlusive
Odor
Odorless (pharma grade)
Grade types
Available grades
USP / BP pharmaceutical grade
Highest purity — meets United States Pharmacopeia and British Pharmacopoeia standards. For ointments, lip balms, baby care, wound care, and topical drug delivery.
Snow whiteCosmetic grade
High purity, skin-safe profile. Used as emollient and occlusive base in creams, lotions, mascaras, hair pomades, and edge control products.
WhiteTechnical grade
Industrial-use petrolatum for corrosion prevention, cable insulation, leather conditioning, mold release, and textile lubrication.
White / yellowApplications