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The difference between mineral oil and silicon oil are its uses and structure. Mineral oil is made from the distillation of petroleum. It is used in things like cosmetics, lotions and as a thermal fluid in electric components and as a laxative. Silicone oil is an oil made from semi-inorganic polymers. It is used in things like lubricants, adhesives, synthetic rubber and electrical insulation.
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Difference between mineral and baby oil?
baby oil is scented mineral oil
What is the Difference between mineral oil and baby oil?
Baby oil is mineral oil that has had a scent added to it.
What is the difference between heavy and light mineral oil?
Heavy mineral oil is a more viscous substance, light mineral oil is less viscous. Therapeutically, Light Mineral Oil is used as an emollient for the skin, while Heavy Mineral Oil is used as a Cathartic/Laxative for the bowel.
Is baby oil the same as mineral oil?
Yes, baby oil is the same thing as mineral oil. The difference is that the baby oil is perfumed oil.
What is the difference between food grade mineral oil and plain mineral oil?
Food grade mineral oil has been additionally refined to remove all of the carcinogenic agents, it is rated as safe for consumption. Plain mineral oil still has some chemical traces in it that have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals.
What is difference between linseed oil and mineral spirits?
Linseed oil is just that, oil. Mineral spirits are alcohol based and would cause a different reaction if you used it in oil paints. The paint would break down or never dry.
What is silicone oil and the difference with mineral oil?
The difference between silicone oil and mineral oil are its structure and uses. Silicone oil is an oil made of semi-inorganic polymers. It is used in things like lubricants, adhesives, synthetic rubber and electrical insulation. It is also one of main ingredients in Silly Putty. Mineral oil is made from the distillation of petroleum. It is used in things like cosmetics, lotions, as a thermal fluid in electric components and as a laxative.
Silica is it an oil based product?
No. Silica, or silicon dioxide, is acquired from common sand. In nature it occurs as the mineral quartz.
How can you tell the difference between oil sheen and mineral sheen on water?
Visually oil sheen tends to have a rainbow of colors and the sheen edges tend to be smooth and gracefully curved. Mineral sheen tends to be silver in color with jagged edges and fractures running through the sheen. As oil sheen ages and the oils degrade it becomes more and more difficult to differentiate between oil and mineral sheens because the oils tend to take on the appearance of mineral sheen.
Is mineral oil the same as mineral turpentine?
No. Because of the confusion between turpentine, mineral turpentine, mineral spirits and mineral oil, I have included links to all of these substances. All of the above except mineral oil are toxic if one drinks them. Turpentine is the only one that is not a petroleum distillate. Mineral oil as sold in a pharmacy is for constipation and to be used as directed. See related links.
Is there a difference between engine oil and motor oil?
no
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.
