M1180

Mineral oil

meets USP testing specifications

• Synonym(s): White mineral oil (petroleum)
• CAS Number: 8042-47-5
• EC Number: 232-455-8
• MDL number: MFCD00131611
• UNSPSC Code: 12181504
• NACRES: NA.25
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)

Properties

• Agency: USP/NF; meets USP testing specifications
• Quality Level: 200
• form: liquid
• dilution: (for analytical testing)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.467 (lit.)
• density: 0.81-0.89 g/cm³ at 15 °C
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• InChI key: AEOVEGJBKQQFOP-DDVLFWKVSA-L

Description

Application

• Observation of neutron emission during acoustic cavitation of deuterated titanium powder.: This study explores the novel use of mineral oil as a neutron moderator in experimental setups involving acoustic cavitation, highlighting its unique properties that aid in neutron capture and measurement in nuclear research (Fomitchev-Zamilov, 2024).


• Air trap and removal on a pressure-driven PDMS-based microfluidic device.: Demonstrating the utility of mineral oil in microfluidic applications, this research focuses on its role in managing air traps in lab-on-a-chip systems, crucial for biomedical and diagnostic device efficiency (Xu et al., 2024).


• Kinetic Assessment of Kraft and Thermally Upgraded Kraft Papers Aged in Five Alternative Dielectric Fluids.: Investigating the impact of mineral oil and alternative fluids on the aging behavior of kraft paper, this study contributes to better understanding of material durability in electrical insulation systems (Mendez et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Mineral oil functions by forming a depot at the injection site slowly releasing antigen.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): No data available
• Flash Point(C): No data available
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves