IGI’s Petrolatum Products include USP-grade petrolatum and grades optimized for the Cosmetics Industry.
Petrolatum is blend of Microcrystalline Wax and Oil. The grades of petrolatum vary only in consistency and color.
PETAX®
PETAX® USP petrolatums are high quality, USP-grade petrolatums which manufactured to meet the requirements of the U.S Pharmacopeia (USP). The most important properties of petrolatum are: melting point and consistency.
PETAX® 0310A and 0386A have medium consistency or hardness, while PETAX® 0320A and 0321A are softer, making them ideal for repackaging.
| TEST METHODS | PETAX® 0386A | PETAX® 0320A |
| Typical Melting Point (ASTM D127) °F/°C | 132/56 | 132/56 |
| Cone Penetration (Consistency), dmm @ 77°F/25°C (ASTM D937) | 200 | 215 |
| Color | white | white |
Industrial-Grade, non-USP Petrolatums from IGI
| TEST METHODS | PETROFIBE 201 |
| (Industrial Grade) | |
| Typical Melting Point (ASTM D127) °F/°C | 145/63 |
| Cone Penetration (Consistency), dmm @ 77°F/25°C (ASTM D937) | 1610 |
| Color | Amber to Dark Amber |