Light Mineral Oil

Light mineral oil is used in applications similar to those of mineral oil. It is used primarily as an excipient in topical pharmaceutical formulations where its emollient properties are exploited in ointment bases. It is also used in ophthalmic formulations. Light mineral oil is additionally used in oil-inwater and polyethlylene glycol/glycerol emulsions as a solvent and lubricant in capsules and tablets as a solvent and penetration enhancer in transdermal preparations and as the oily medium used in the microencapsulation of many drugs. Light mineral oil is also used in cosmetics and certain food products. Uses of light mineral oil. It is Oleaginous Vehicle.

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