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Mineral oil has a variety of applications. It is used in livestock vaccines as well as to treat parasites on some farm animals. It is also used in a variety of cosmetics, lotions, and cold creams and to preserve wooden kitchen utensils.

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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.


What color is iodide in mineral oil?

Iodide in mineral oil is colorless.


Will a paper clip float in mineral oil?

No, a paper clip will not float in mineral oil because mineral oil has a higher density than a paper clip. The paper clip will sink in mineral oil.


What is difference between linseed oil and mineral spirits?

Linseed oil is a natural oil derived from flax seeds, commonly used as a binder in oil-based paints and as a wood finish. Mineral spirits, on the other hand, is a petroleum-derived solvent used for thinning oil-based paints, cleaning paintbrushes, and degreasing surfaces. While linseed oil adds luster and acts as a drying agent in coatings, mineral spirits help in paint application, cleanup, and thinning.


What is the material used for retrofilling?

The material typically used for retrofilling electrical transformers is mineral oil, which helps to improve the insulating properties of the transformer. Additionally, bio-based and synthetic ester fluids can also be used for retrofilling as alternatives to mineral oil.

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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.


Which Oil is used in oil-filled cable?

mineral oil


What type of oil are used in transformer?

Mineral oil


Is mineral spirits different from mineral oil?

Yes, mineral oil is an oil used as a laxative and to seal wood used in food preparations such as the wood of a cutting board. Mineral spirits are used to thin or dissolve oil based paints and would not be safe to use around food.


Is mineral oil a mineral?

No. By definition, a mineral must be a solid and have crystals


Which oil is used as transformer oil?

It is mineral oil nafta or parafin based.


What is the oil used in transformers?

Transformer oil is a highly refined mineral oil.


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.


Can mineral oil be used for kidney stones?

no


Latest brand name of oil used in transformers?

mineral oil


Which type of oil is used in transformer for cooling the windings?

Mineral oil


This mineral when mixed with clay is used to make pencil lead and also used for a oil?

The mineral is graphite.