Mineral oil

Trade name/synonym name

There are a number of trade names for mineral oils

Examples are: White oil; Transformer oil; Insulating oil; Liquid Paraffin; Paroleine; Glymo; Molol; Nujol; Paraffin oil

Main properties/hazards
Main chemical and physical properties
Flash point
Boiling points
Melting point
Viscosity @ 20°C
Vapour pressure @ 20°C
Density
IBC carriage requirements
IBC chapter
Ship Type
Tank Type
Relevant additional IBC req.
MARPOL Requirements
Annex
Pollution Category
Special information to be added to Shipping Document

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