Synonym(s)
CAS No: 8002-74-2; cera mineralis; Ceresinum; hard paraffin; Hard paraffin; Hard Paraffin Ph.Eur. 7; paraffinum durum; Zeresin
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Paraffinum solidum(Ceresin INCI) mass. Chemically, Paraffinum solidum is a mixture of purified, solid hydrocarbons. Paraffinum solidum is insoluble in water and ethanol, but soluble in liquid paraffin, in organic solvents such as ether, chloroform, acetone and benzene. Paraffinum solidum is obtained from residues of petroleum distillation.
Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.
Occurrence in medicinal creams, ointments to increase consistency. Technically for the production of candles.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer