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More on Mineral Oil Definition: A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.  D25-26 qualif    Other names Petrolatum, Liquid; Liquid Paraffin; Paraffin, Liquid; Oil, Vaseline; Oil, Mineral; Liquid Petrolatum; Vaseline Oil; Drakeol
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Plastibase [ jelene ]
  used in patch tests for metal antigens; consists of 5% low molecular weight polyethylene & 95% mineral oil 		8049-65-8   *Mineral Oil *Polyethylenes Int J Dermatol 1990;29(1):73

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