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Petroleum isn't a single product, but rather a range of substances. Many will float on water, but not all.

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Petroleum does not dissolve in water, since the charge of the water molecules cannot attract the chargeless petroleum molecules.

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No. In fact, petroleum jelly repels water completely, just like oil.

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Is petroluem jelly water based?

Petroleum jelly is actually derived from petroleum as its name suggests, and by petroleum we mean oil, the kind that comes out of oil wells; water is not involved. It is a hydrocarbon.


Is there latex in patroleum jelly?

Petroleum jelly does not contain latex. When petroleum jelly comes in contact with latex, it will dissolve the material. Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of manufacturing petroleum.


Is petroleum jelly an oil?

No, contrary to popular belief, petroleum jelly is in fact a jelly.


Can you put petroleum jelly on a burn?

Petroleum jelly has many uses. Petroleum jelly may be put on a burn to help soothe it. Petroleum jelly may also reduce scarring.


Who is country made it petroleum jelly?

Petroleum jelly, also known as Vaseline, was created by Robert Chesebrough. He discovered it in 1859 in the United States while working in the oil fields.


Is jelly soluble?

Most of the jellies are insoluble in water and alcohol.


What will a finger covered in petroleum jelly feel like in water?

Rather than us attempting to describe it, why don't you try it yourself? Petroleum jelly isn't terribly expensive.


How do you preserve eggs with petroleum jelly?

You don't put eggs in petroleum jelly to preserve.


Is there a difference between vaseline and petroleum jelly?

no vaseline is brand name of petroleum jelly


How much petroleum is in petroleum jelly?

a bit


How is petroleum changed to petroleum jelly?

by adding waxes to base oils u can get petrolium jelly


What is the point of view of environmentalists on using fresh water for petroleum extractions?

Point of view is irrelevant in this case. Petroleum extractions cannot be done with fresh water because the vast majority of the petroleum components are not water soluble.