Emollient

Petrolatum

INCI: PETROLATUM
CAS 8009-03-8 EC 232-373-2
Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning, skin protecting, emollient, occlusive agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Petrolatum. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained as a semi-solid from dewaxing paraffinic residual oil. It consists predominantly of saturated crystalline and liquid hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly greater than C25

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
8009-03-8
EC Number
232-373-2
INCI
PETROLATUM
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026