Light Liquid Paraffin Supplier, Exporter & Global Wholesaler
PAU Chemicals is an India-based global supplier and exporter of Light Liquid Paraffin (light white mineral oil) to IP, BP and USP standards, for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and textile buyers.
Light Liquid Paraffin is a highly refined white mineral oil of lower viscosity than the heavy grade. Its lightness is the point: it spreads easily, absorbs quickly and leaves a non-greasy finish, which is why it dominates baby oils, lotions and light cosmetic bases.
PAU Chemicals supplies pharmacopoeial, cosmetic and technical grades, with viscosity, colour and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon requirement documented per batch.
Light paraffin is the right base wherever skin feel matters more than occlusion. If your cream feels heavy or greasy in testing, switching from heavy to light grade usually fixes it without touching the emulsifier system.
Technical Specifications
Product Characteristics | Product Details |
Product Name | Light Liquid Paraffin (Light White Mineral Oil) |
CAS Number | 8042-47-5 |
HS Code | 2710 19 00 |
Appearance | Clear, colourless, oily liquid |
Odour | Odourless |
Taste | Tasteless |
Kinematic Viscosity @ 40 °C | 12 – 22 cSt |
Saybolt Viscosity @ 100 °F | 70 – 110 SUS |
Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.818 – 0.880 |
Colour (Saybolt) | +30 min |
Acidity / Alkalinity | Neutral — complies |
Sulphur Compounds | Complies |
Readily Carbonisable Substances | Complies |
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons | Complies with monograph |
Pour Point | −12 °C max |
Flash Point | 180 °C min |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Storage | Cool, dry, sealed, out of sunlight |
Reference Standard | IP / BP / USP-NF |
Available Grades
IP/BP/USP grade
Cosmetic grade
Export Details
Minimum Order Quantity: 1 FCL
Country of Origin: India
Mode of Transportation: By Sea
Loading Ports: Hazira (Surat, Gujarat) & Nhava Sheva / JNPT (Navi Mumbai)
Shipping: FCL
Incoterms: EXW, FOB, C&F (CFR) & CIF
Payment Terms: TT / Bank Transfer & LC at Sight
Delivery Time: 3 to 4 weeks
Logistics Packaging: 210 L / 170 kg MS or HDPE drums, IBC, or ISO tank for bulk
Dangerous Goods: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
Documentation: Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, COA, MSDS & Certificate of Origin
Certifications
Industrial Applications
Baby oil, body oil and hair oils
Light cosmetic creams, lotions and cleansers
Pharmaceutical topical and oral preparations
Textile spinning, coning and knitting oils
Agrochemical spray oils and carriers
Plastic and polymer processing
Precision and instrument lubrication
Ink and pigment dispersion
Why Choose PAU Chemicals
Genuine Direct Supply — straight to the importer with no hidden intermediaries
Ethical Sourcing — ensuring 100% transparent and compliant procurement
Stable, Consistent Quality — for uninterrupted production and consistent viscosity to IP/BP/USP monograph
Competitive Pricing — offering strong commercial value for bulk FCL buyers
Flawless Documentation — handling all trade paperwork for smooth port clearance
Preferential Tariff Support — leveraging trade agreements to reduce your import duties
What is Light Liquid Paraffin, and what is it called locally?
It is a highly refined light white mineral oil, called light liquid paraffin, light paraffin oil or white oil in trade.
What is it used for?
Baby oils, body and hair oils, light lotions and cleansers, pharmaceutical preparations, textile spinning oils and agrochemical spray carriers.
What is the difference between light and heavy liquid paraffin?
Viscosity. Light is thinner, spreads easily and absorbs quickly for a non-greasy finish. Heavy is thicker and stays in place, suiting rich creams and ointments.
Which grade should I use for a baby oil?
Light grade, at pharmacopoeial or cosmetic specification, because skin feel and absence of residue are what the product is judged 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 not 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; contamination and light exposure are the practical risks.
How is DG shipping handled, and does it affect delivery time?
Hazira and Nhava Sheva on EXW, FOB, C&F and CIF terms, typically 3 to 4 weeks, shipping as general cargo. Export MOQ is 1 FCL.
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