RED PETROLATUM- ▸ Cosmetic base: Emollient and ointment or balm base for personal-care formulations.
- ▸ Lubrication: Soft lubricant and release medium for mechanical and consumer uses.
- ▸ Corrosion protection: Rust-preventive and moisture-barrier coating for metal parts.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →White petrolatum (CAS 8009-03-8) is a purified, decolorized semisolid mixture of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. The white grade is used as an emollient and base in cosmetic and personal-care products, and industrially as a lubricant, rust preventive, and moisture barrier.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 232-373-2
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What is snow white petrolatum?
Snow White Petrolatum (USP White, CAS 8009-03-8) is a purified, decolorized semisolid mixture of saturated hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. The white grade is supplied as an emollient base for personal care and as an industrial lubricant and moisture barrier.
What is white petrolatum used for?
It is used as an emollient and ointment/balm base in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, as a soft lubricant and release medium, and industrially as a rust-preventive, moisture-barrier coating for metal parts. Its hydrophobic film makes it effective as a barrier material.
Is white petrolatum water soluble?
No. White petrolatum is a saturated-hydrocarbon mixture that is hydrophobic and not water soluble, which is why it functions as a moisture-barrier and rust-preventive coating. It is miscible with many oils and waxes.
What grade is snow white petrolatum and what HS code applies?
It is a purified white/USP-White grade petrolatum classified under HS 2712.10, petroleum jelly. Exact specifications are stated on the product CoA at CAS 8009-03-8.
How is snow white petrolatum supplied and quoted in bulk?
RawSource supplies it in bulk packaging suited to manufacturers, with pricing quoted by volume and current market rather than a list price. Request a bulk quote with your target quantity and packaging; a CoA and SDS are provided with shipment.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of White Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly, Petrolatum)?
White Petrolatum (Petroleum Jelly, Petrolatum) (CAS 8009-03-8) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 232-373-2).