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Petroleum based hence the term Petroleum Jelly. The most common water based product is KY and you can buy it just about anywhere. While KY is normally used as a "sexual lubricant" it is actually intended to be a medical product and yes its used in the medical profession.
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How do you separate a mixture of sugar and vaseline?
IDEA I've never mixed them (and don't see why I should), but since Vaseline is petroleum based, you may be able to add water, dissolve the sugar, let the water and oil separate, and then boil off the water.
How can you soften really hard plasticine?
if it is water-based, just knead it with a few drops of water
Does vaseline decompose gloves?
Vaseline is oil based and therefore makes latex (gloves, condoms etc) break down.
Will a nail get rusted when coated with vaseline and put in water?
yup........ vaseline is a petroleum gel and it has low density than water. So the vaseline came up on the water when the temperature changes. after some days when the vasline complitly removed the nail become rest ok for more details:)9633977254
How to get rid of bumps on nose?
Vaseline salt water mix
Of vaseline listerine nicotine of guillotine which is not named for a person?
Vaseline was not named after a person. It comes from a German word for water and possibly Greek for oil.
Why can't you use Vaseline as vaginal lubricant?
Vaseline is petroleum based, and can break down condoms, also you don't want anything petroleum based in the vagina because of the sensitivity of the tissues and the exposure to chemicals (you wouldn't drink gas would you?)
What is polyester vegetable or mineral?
polyester is a petroleum based compound, like vaseline and cool whip.
Is vaseline flammable when used with oxygen therapy in hospital?
yes, It's a petroleum based grease .
Why do boxers use vaseline?
Its to keep the sweat from getting in their eyes...vaseline repeals water. To deflect the blows a little and also to assist should the boxer become cut.
How do you remove oil base paint from your hands after it was on there for a couple hours?
I would use vaseline (petroleum Jelly). Work the vaseline into the skin and then washing your hands in warm, soapy water.
How do you get Vaseline off of hardwood floors?
wash it with dishsoap and warm water dry it with a cloth.
