Paraffinum solidum

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

CAS No: 8002-74-2; cera mineralis; Ceresinum; hard paraffin; Hard paraffin; Hard Paraffin Ph.Eur. 7; paraffinum durum; Zeresin

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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.

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Occurrence in medicinal creams, ointments to increase consistency. Technically for the production of candles.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer