White jelly, Vaseline jelly or petrolatum is a semi-solid hydrocarbon C15H15N, chemical name 1,1,2-Trimethylbenzeindole. It is translucent in appearance (colour varies from yellowish to amber or white), and is derived from petroleum and principally finds its application in medicine and pharmacy where it is used as a protective dressing.
From the industrial point of view, it finds application in many types of polishes and in lubricating greases, rust preventives and modelling clay.
We, here at DANA ensure that the petroleum jelly we manufacture is in compliance with all IP (Indian Pharmacopoeia), BP (British Pharmacopoeia) and USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) standards.
Properties
Features
Melting Point
70-80oC
Boiling Point
322oC
Density
0.84
Refractive Index
1.45
Flash Point
198oC
Solubility
Practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol, hot or cold ethanol (95%), glycerin, and water; soluble in benzene, carbon disulfide, chloroform, ether, hexane, and most fixed and volatile oils
Form
Extra-low viscosity
Colour
White
Specific Gravity
0.815~0.880 (60oC)
pH
4.5~8.0 (25oC)
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Molecular Weight
209.2863 g
Fire hazard
Combustible
Chemical reactivity
Inert
Extraction procedure
Vaseline jelly is manufactured from the semi-solid residue that remains after steam/vacuum distillation (distillation performed under reduced pressure) of petroleum. After the distillation, the residue is dewaxed and blended with stocks from other sources (along with lighter fractions), to obtain a product with the desired consistency. For the final purification, a combination of high-pressure hydrogenation and sulfuric acid treatment followed by filtration through absorbents.
Classification on the basis of use
White jelly can be broadly categorized into three categories on the basis of application-
Industrial grade petroleum jelly
Cosmetic grade white jelly
Pharmaceutical grade petroleum jelly
Industrial grade petroleum jelly
The industrial-grade petrolatum, as the name suggests is used in the industries. The excellent lubrication and corrosion resistance characteristics of white jelly mean that it can be used widely for a variety of industrial functions requiring the same.
Uses of Industrial grade White Jelly Most applications of Vaseline jelly pertain to the fact that it has excellent lubricating and coating properties.
Vaseline Jelly is used to coat corrosion-prone items such as metallic trinkets, non-stainless steel blades, and gun barrels, owing to its excellent water repellent properties and the fact that it is also inexpensive helps its cause. Due to its anti-corrosion property, White jelly finds use in medical equipment.
Vaseline jelly can be used to finish and protect wooden surfaces; similarly, it might be used as a coating material on leather products.
Petrolatum works very well as a lubricant; it is generally used as light lubricating grease.
It can be used as a filler with plastic-insulated fibre-optic cables, it prevents the ingress of water into the cable
Petrolatum can also be used as an anti–foaming agent; a defoamer or anti-foaming hinders the formation of foam in industrial process liquids.
Petroleum Jelly can also be used as a releasing agent; a releasing agent is a chemical used to prevent other materials from bonding to surface.
Specifications
CHARACTERISTIC
ACCEPTED LIMIT
METHOD
Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C
4.5-6 CST
ASTM D-445
Congealing Point (Point at which a mixture of the liquid phase of a substance coexist with a small but increasing proportion of solid phase)
54-58°C
ASTM D-938
Penetration Consistency
110-150 (0.1 mm)
ASTM D-937
Acidity or Alkalinity
According to test method
B.P 2007
Colour (Lovibond)
Max 1.7 Y
IP-17 Method A 33mm cell
About Us
DANA Lubricants Factory LLC , UAE is leading manufacturer of Automotive Lubricant Engine Oils ( Huile Lubricantes ) , Industrial and Marine Lubricant Engine Oils , Agriculture engine oils and grease of various Oils of Viscosities and API Performance levels namely SAE 30, SAE 40, SAE50 SC/SF/SJ/SL/SM/SN Gasoline Engine Oil, SAE 30/40/50/60/70 API CC/CF4/CH4/CI4/CJ4 Diesel Engine Oils and Multigrade engine oils namely SAE 15W40 DieselEngine Oil API CH4/CI4/CJ4, SAE 20W50 SL/SM/SN Gasoline Engine Oil, Gear Oil SAE 90, SAE 140 GL-4, GL-5 Gear oils, Hydraulic Oils ISO VG 46, 68, 100, 150, ATF Dexron I /II/ III Automatic Transmission & Clutch Fluid. DANA Lubricants Factory LLC is also manufacturing and filling Brake Fluid & Clutch Fluid, Radiator Coolant/ Antifreeze in all concentrations of 100%, 50 %, 33%, 25%, 10%. All these coolants are glycol based with Monoethylene Glycol(MEG ), DiEthylene Glycol ( DEG) and Tri Ethylene Glycol ( TEG).
DANA Group is headquartered in Deira Dubai (10 Kms away from International Airport) and is having modern and well equipped production plant / Factory with automated filling machine for automotive lubricant engine oils and industrial oils of 8 nozzles and 4 nozzles, Auto cap rotator auto sealer, Auto Printing machine, Auto Carton packing machine. Two semi automated cranes and four forklifts are available for movement of goods, filled engine oil metal drums , oil filled cartons of all sizes 1L X 12 Carton, 3L X 6 Carton, 4L X 6 Carton, 5L X 6 Carton, 6L X 4 Carton, 4 L X 4 Carton, 3L X 4 Carton within factory. Fleet of vehicles and trucks is available for transportation and loading of goods safely in the containers of sizes 20 feet and 40 feet.
DANA Lubricants has more than 50 people engaged on production floor to ensure smooth running of plant for example Batch Blending, Mixing and heating, Filling of engine oils in packings of various size and testing engine oils for Flash Point, Pour point, Antifreezing, Kinematic viscosity at 40 C & 100 C, CCS Test Cold Cranking Simultation Test, TBN Testing. Lubricantes Engine Oil is filled only after engine oil passes all bench tests and quality tests.
