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Petroleum jelly, petrolatum (/ ˌ p ɛ t r ə ˈ l eɪ t ə m /), white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon, CAS number 8009-03-8, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), [1] originally promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. [2]
In accordance with the Food and Drug Administration's OTC Skin Protectant Monograph [1] Aquaphor, containing 41 percent petrolatum (or petroleum jelly), the active ingredient, temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, and burns; protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin and lips; helps protect from the drying effects of wind and cold ...
"Vaseline is an American household brand name for a petroleum jelly product that has been manufactured since the 19th century," says Belinda Tan, a physician-scientist and co-founder and CEO of ...
Petroleum jelly, petrolatum: Unilever: Often used by consumers as if it were generic, but still a legally recognized trademark. [189] Velcro: Hook-and-loop fastener: Velcro Companies: Used as generic, but still trademarked. [228] Often used as a verb. [229] Vetsin Monosodium glutamate: Tien Chun Ve-Tsin
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However, the study also showed that, unlike with the petroleum rub placebo, Vicks VapoRub was associated with burning sensations to the skin (28%), nose (14%) and eyes (16%), with 5% of study participants reporting redness and rash when using the product. [9] The study's first author is a paid consultant for Procter & Gamble, maker of VapoRub. [10]
The remainder is a petroleum jelly and paraffin base. The packaging label states that the active ingredients are menthol and camphor. The Camphor concentration varies by country of sale; as of Nov 2023 Tiger Balm Red and Tiger Balm White both contain 25% Camphor in Singapore and Cambodia, but only 11% in Australia as an example.