Yellow Petrolatum: Traditional Ointment Base and Moisture Barrier
Yellow petrolatum (yellow soft paraffin, petroleum jelly) is the unbleached form of petrolatum, retaining the natural yellowish colour of the purified hydrocarbon mixture. It has the same occlusive and emollient properties as white petrolatum but is preferred in applications where colour is not critical and where minimal processing is desired. Some formulators favour it for veterinary and industrial preparations, and it has a long history in traditional ointment compounding.
Product Profile
| CAS Number | 8009-03-8 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow to amber, translucent, unctuous semi-solid mass |
| Function | Ointment base / occlusive emollient / moisture barrier / lubricant |
| Typical Use Level | 30–100% in ointments; 1–30% in creams |
| Compendial Grade | EP / USP-NF |
Formulation Applications
Yellow petrolatum is the base of the USP Yellow Ointment and is used in traditional compounding for preparations where the yellow colour is acceptable, such as veterinary ointments, industrial barrier creams, and wound care products. It is often blended with waxes (beeswax, ceresin) and oils to modify consistency. In some markets, yellow petrolatum is preferred for lip balm and hand care products where the natural colour is perceived as less processed. Its functionality as a moisture barrier and skin protectant is identical to white petrolatum — the difference is purely aesthetic, resulting from the absence of the bleaching step during refining.
Why Source from TCS
TCS supplies Yellow Petrolatum in pharmaceutical and technical grades to formulators across Europe. Available in standard packaging with flexible quantities for R&D through production scale. Contact us with your application and volume requirements.
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