Heavy Liquid Paraffin Supplier, Exporter & Global Wholesaler
Searching for a dependable Heavy Liquid Paraffin supplier or exporter? You are exactly where you need to be.
PAU Chemicals is an India-based global supplier and exporter of Heavy Liquid Paraffin (white mineral oil) to IP, BP and USP standards, for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, textile and food-contact buyers.
Heavy Liquid Paraffin is a highly refined white mineral oil with higher viscosity than the light grade. That extra body is what makes it the choice for rich creams, ointments and lubrication where the oil needs to stay put rather than run off.
PAU Chemicals supplies pharmacopoeial, cosmetic and technical grades, with viscosity, colour and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon requirement documented per batch.
Heavy and light paraffin are not interchangeable. Substituting heavy for light in a formulation changes viscosity, spreadability and skin feel noticeably — always confirm which grade the formulation was developed on.
Technical Specifications
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Product Characteristics |
Product Details |
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Product Name |
Heavy Liquid Paraffin (White Mineral Oil) |
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CAS Number |
8042-47-5 |
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HS Code |
2710 19 00 |
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Appearance |
Clear, colourless, oily liquid |
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Odour |
Odourless |
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Taste |
Tasteless |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 °C |
64 – 70 cSt |
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Saybolt Viscosity @ 100 °F |
345 – 360 SUS |
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Specific Gravity @ 25 °C |
0.845 – 0.905 |
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Colour (Saybolt) |
+30 min |
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Acidity / Alkalinity |
Neutral — complies |
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Sulphur Compounds |
Complies |
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Readily Carbonisable Substances |
Complies |
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons |
Complies with monograph |
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Pour Point |
−6 °C max |
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Flash Point |
220 °C min |
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Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
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Storage |
Cool, dry, sealed, out of sunlight |
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Reference Standard |
IP / BP / USP-NF |
Available Grades
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IP/BP/USP grade
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Technical grade
Export Details
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Minimum Order Quantity: 1 FCL
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Country of Origin: India
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Mode of Transportation: By Sea
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Loading Ports: Hazira (Surat, Gujarat) & Nhava Sheva / JNPT (Navi Mumbai)
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Shipping: FCL
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Incoterms: EXW, FOB, C&F (CFR) & CIF
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Payment Terms: TT / Bank Transfer & LC at Sight
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Delivery Time: 3 to 4 weeks
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Logistics Packaging: 210 L / 175 kg MS drums, IBC, or ISO tank for bulk
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Dangerous Goods: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
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Documentation: Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COA, MSDS & Certificate of Origin
Certifications
Food & Beverage Applications
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Pharmaceutical ointments, creams and laxative preparations
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Cosmetic creams, baby oil and hair oils
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Textile spinning and knitting oils
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Plastic and rubber processing oil
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Pesticide and agrochemical carrier
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Ink and pigment dispersion
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Industrial and precision lubrication
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Concrete mould release
Why Choose PAU Chemicals
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Genuine Direct Supply — straight to the importer with no hidden intermediaries
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Ethical Sourcing — ensuring 100% transparent and compliant procurement
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Stable, Consistent Quality — for uninterrupted production and consistent viscosity to IP/BP/USP monograph
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Competitive Pricing — offering strong commercial value for bulk FCL buyers
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Flawless Documentation — handling all trade paperwork for smooth port clearance
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Preferential Tariff Support — leveraging trade agreements to reduce your import duties
What is Heavy Liquid Paraffin, and what is it called locally?
It is a highly refined white mineral oil, called liquid paraffin, paraffin oil or white oil in trade. Heavy refers to its higher viscosity relative to the light grade.
What is it used for?
Pharmaceutical ointments and laxatives, cosmetic creams, baby oil and hair oils, textile spinning oils, plastics and rubber processing, and agrochemical carriers.
What is the difference between heavy and light liquid paraffin?
Viscosity. Heavy is thicker and stays in place, suiting rich creams, ointments and lubrication. Light is thinner and spreads easily, suiting sprays, lotions and light oils.
Can I substitute one for the other?
Not without reformulating. The change in viscosity affects spreadability, skin feel and stability, so confirm which grade your formulation was developed on.
Do you supply pharmacopoeial grade?
Yes, to IP, BP and USP, with monograph testing including the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon requirement documented per batch.
Is it safe for food-contact use?
Only food-grade material may be used for food-contact lubrication or release. Specify food grade at enquiry — technical grade must never be used in these applications.
How should it be stored, and what is the shelf life?
Sealed drums in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. It is chemically stable, but contamination and light exposure are the practical risks.
Which ports and Incoterms do you ship on, and how long does delivery take?
Hazira and Nhava Sheva on EXW, FOB, C&F and CIF terms, typically 3 to 4 weeks. Export MOQ is 1 FCL.
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