White Mineral Oil No. 5
A deeply hydrotreated, highly refined light mineral oil with low aromatics, low impurities and high chemical inertness that combines lubrication, mould release, carrier and moisturising functions for personal care, rubber and plastics processing, textiles, precision equipment lubrication, agrochemical emulsifiable concentrate carriers and food machinery protection.
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At a Glance
| CAS No. | 8042-47-5 |
| Chemical Name | White mineral oil (petroleum) — technical white oil, No. 5 white oil |
| Molecular Formula | / |
| Purity | ≥100% |
| Origin | China |
| Packaging | 160 kg per drum (210 L steel drum) / IBC / ISO tank / small drum |
| Lead Time | About 60 working days after deposit |
Product Overview
White Mineral Oil No. 5 is refined from crude oil fractions by deep hydrogenation, dearomatisation, decolourisation and dewaxing, which removes polycyclic aromatics, sulphur and unsaturated impurities. The finished oil is clear and odourless, chemically inert and resistant to oxidation and yellowing, with a light, balanced viscosity and excellent spreadability and lubricity. Volatility at ambient temperature is very low and there is no irritating odour, which suits demanding duties involving human contact, food-related equipment and precision moulding.
Demand from personal care and skincare, elastomeric rubber and plastics and fibre manufacturing is steady year round, while new-energy plastics and agricultural formulation capacity keep adding incremental volume. Compared with medium and heavy white oils, this grade flows better and fits a wider range of light lubrication and carrier duties. It is not classified as a dangerous good, so warehousing and sea or road transport need no hazardous goods permits and logistics costs are lower. Only strong oxidisers need to be avoided; it stores long term in an ordinary warehouse and recycling channels for used oil are well established.
Key Advantages
One Material, Many Functions: Lubricant, Release Agent, Moisturiser and Carrier
Its light, balanced viscosity covers mould release, equipment lubrication, skin moisturising and agrochemical dispersion, so one purchase item serves several production lines and inventory stays simple.
Deeply Refined, Low Aromatics, Export-Compliant
Multiple hydrogenation steps leave very low polycyclic aromatic content, no odour and no tendency to oxidise or yellow, so personal care and food-related products pass overseas testing with ease.
Chemically Inert, Long Shelf Life for Finished Products
It does not react with resins, fragrance compounds or agrochemical technical material, so formulations stay homogeneous and colour-stable over time and product losses are lower.
Non-Hazardous Cargo, Lower Logistics and Customs Costs
It is not a hazardous chemical, so no dangerous goods packaging or specialised haulage is required; FCL and LCL sea freight procedures are simpler and both documentation and freight costs drop significantly.
Applications
White Mineral Oil No. 5 serves six distinct industrial sectors: personal care and cosmetics, rubber and plastics moulding, textiles and fibres, precision equipment lubrication, agrochemical emulsifiable concentrate carriers, and food machinery protection.
- Personal care and cosmetics — a base for body lotions, cleansing oils, hair creams and lipsticks with a light moisturising, smooth skin feel and low irritation.
- Rubber and plastics processing — mould release for PVC, TPE and elastomeric plastic extrusion and lubrication for rubber vulcanisation, raising the surface gloss of the finished part.
- Textiles and fibre production — a spin finish for synthetic fibres and lubricant for high-speed sewing machines that eliminates static and reduces yarn breakage.
- Precision instrument lubrication — a long-acting protective oil for watches, optical equipment and small hardware parts that resists thickening and seizure at low temperature.
Technical Specifications
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Purity (%) | 100% |
| Molecular Formula | / |
| CAS No. | 8042-47-5 |
| EINECS No. | / |
| Relative Density (water = 1) | 0.8–0.9 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | >56 °C |
| Boiling Point | 172–379 °C |
| Hazard Classification | Not classified as dangerous goods |
| Stability | Stable under normal ambient storage and handling conditions. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; freely miscible with hydrocarbons, esters and oils |
| Storage | Store in an ordinary ventilated warehouse with containers sealed. Keep separate from strong oxidisers; standard fire-fighting supplies are sufficient. |
Composition
| Component | Concentration | CAS No. |
|---|---|---|
| White mineral oil No. 5 | 100% | 8042-47-5 |
Transport & Compliance
| UN No. | None (non-hazardous) |
| Hazard Class | Not classified as dangerous goods |
| Packing Group | Standard packing |
| HS Code | 2710191900 |
| Packaging | 160 kg per drum (210 L steel drum) |
UN and HS codes are shown for reference only — please confirm with us before shipment.
FAQ
What is your minimum order quantity?
Our MOQ is one 20GP container — up to 80 drums of 210 L.
What packaging do you offer?
Standard 210 L steel drums, plus IBC totes, ISO tank containers and small drums.
How many drums fit in a 20GP or 40GP, and can you consolidate?
Yes, we consolidate up to 5 product types in one shipment. A 20GP holds up to 80 drums (210 L); a 40GP holds around 130 drums (210 L).
What is the lead time?
About 60 working days after the deposit is received.
Which export documents do you provide?
COA, MSDS, commodity inspection certificate and dangerous goods packaging certificate. We can also assist with Certificate of Origin and other customs paperwork.
What payment terms do you accept?
T/T: 30% deposit, 70% balance against a copy of the Bill of Lading.
Technical Documents
MSDS and batch COA for White Mineral Oil No. 5 are available on request. Tell us your quantity and destination port and we will send the documents with your quotation. Request documents →
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