Petrolatum

[ Density]:
0.84

[ Boiling Point ]:
322 °C

[ Melting Point ]:
70-80 °C ((ASTM D 127))

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₈₆H₁₄₂

[ Flash Point ]:
198 °C

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
extra-low viscosity | white

[ Index of Refraction ]:
n20/D 1.45

[ Stability ]:
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

[ Hazard Codes ]:
T

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R45

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S53;S24/25

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ RTECS ]:
RV0350000

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