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Q: Can liquid paraffin used instead of glycerin?
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Can paraffin substitute for glycerin?

Glycerin is used in many soaps and cosmetic products. Paraffin becomes very brittle at room temperature, so it would not be beneficial to substitute glycerin for it.


What is the Difference between paraffin oil and paraffin liquid?

Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid that is used as a lubricant, when this is melted down it becomes a paraffin liquid. Paraffin oil is used in cosmetics and medical settings and is a highly refined mineral oil.


Why we use paraffin for determination of melting point?

Liquid paraffin is used in thermostatic baths, to maintain a constant temperature.


Palm oil and paraffin oil difference?

Palm oil refers to an edible vegetable oil while paraffin oil refers to an inflammable liquid hydrocarbon that used as a fuel.


Why liquid paraffin used for determination of melting point?

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What is the difference between liquid paraffin and paraffin oil?

Paraffin wax is a white or colorless soft solid that is used as a lubricant, when this is melted down it becomes a paraffin liquid. Paraffin oil is used in cosmetics and medical settings and is a highly refined mineral oil.


What is the difference between glycerine and glycerine bp?

Glycerin and glycerin BP are the same product, a sweet smelling, colorless liquid that can be used to make soaps or as a moisturizer. The difference is that the BP is pharmaceutical grade and the other is not.


What will happen if your horse is pregnant and is given liquid paraffin?

Liquid paraffin is a relatively inert laxative (a highly purified mineral oil NOT to be confused with paraffin wax uned for fuel) that should remain in the digestive tract when treating for colic. Prolonged use can be problematic as it can interfere with vitamin and mineral absorption. Pregnant mares are "oiled" for a lot of reasons, including prophylactically for shipping. Whether standard mineral oil (purchased at a pharmacy or veterinary supply) or liquid paraffin is used will yield the same results.


What is paraffin paper used for?

paraffin papaer was used to line butter tubs.


What fuel does paraffin lamp use?

The fuel used is paraffin


Why hard and soft paraffin is used in the preparation of simple ointement?

Paraffin is used as moisturiser.


What exact type of liquid is used in fire sprinkler bulbs to explode by thermal expansion?

It depends on the temperature rating of the particular bulb, but all bulbs are filled with aproprietary glycerin liquid.