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Mineral Oil

A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.

Year introduced: 1966

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.699.500

MeSH Unique ID: D008899

Registry Number: 8020-83-5

Entry Terms:

Oil, Mineral
Liquid Paraffin
Paraffin, Liquid
Petrolatum, Liquid
Liquid Petrolatum
Drakeol
Vaseline Oil
Oil, Vaseline

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Emollients

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