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Preferred term

Mineral Oil  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Liquid Paraffin
  • Liquid Petrolatum
  • Paraffin, Liquid
  • Petrolatum, Liquid

Scope note

  • A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.

History note

  • 66; was in Cat D only 1966-82, was PETROLATUM LIQUID in Cat D only 1963-65

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