Light Liquid Paraffin

البارافين السائل الخفيف

KindExcipient
ClassOils, lipids & waxes — mineral hydrocarbon oil
SynonymsLight mineral oil, Paraffinum perliquidum, Light liquid petrolatum
Common uses / formsEmollient, levigating agent, oleaginous topical/ointment vehicle, lubricant, base component and drug carrier
PropertiesMixture of highly refined liquid saturated hydrocarbons from petroleum; lower viscosity and density than heavy grade; must meet PAH and readily-carbonizable-substances limits
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsIndia, USA, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesPharma white oils are a severely-hydrotreated specialty (India — Savita/Gandhar/Apar — plus US/EU refiners dominate); watch the USP light/heavy viscosity split, PAH (EP polycyclic aromatic) and readily-carbonizable-substances tests.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Light Liquid Paraffin — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-light-liquid-paraffin.html