Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum Jelly is a salve-like blend of solid and liquid hydrocarbons. The color differs depending on the degree of refinement. The melting point is between 35 and 70 degrees Celsius. The chemist Robert Chesebrough developed Petroleum Jelly in 1859 and patented it in 1872.
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Protects the skin from the elements
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Odorless
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Ointment base
This product has the following features:
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Homogenous, virtually odorless, salve-like substance
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A distinction is made between natural Petroleum Jelly, which is produced from residues accrued during petroleum distillation, slack wax and artificial Petroleum Jelly.
Cosmetics
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Used as a massage fat and to protect the skin from becoming rough and cracked
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Effectively protects the skin from the elements
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A base for eye makeup
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A base for producing milking grease
Pharmaceuticals
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Used as a salve base for dermatological preparations