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Mineral oil, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Mineral oil is used as an overlay covering microdrops of culture medium in petri dishes. It is an active ingredient in baby lotions, cold creams, ointments and cosmetics. It is also used in electrical and mechanical industries as thermal fluid in electrical components and non -conductive coolant. It finds application as a transformer oil, as an anti rust agent for blades and as an insulator in high voltage switchgear. Further, it is used to store reactive metals like lithium, sodium, etc and in X-ray crystallography to suspend crystals.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Flash Point | >100°C (212°F) |
| Quantity | 1 kg |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ether. Slightly miscible with ethanol. Immiscible with water. |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Chemical Name or Material | Mineral oil |
Safety and Handling
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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