PETROLATUM

Petrolatum are products derived from petroleum; they are obtained from the residues of the distillation of the oil that remains after its evaporation. Petrolatum are a homogeneous mixture of long-chain saturated hydrocarbons, generally more than 25 carbon atoms. They are a mixture of low-molecular-weight microcrystalline waxes and low-viscosity paraffinic oils.

This family of products has an oil content greater than 10% by weight.