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Preferred term

Mineral Oil  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 8020-83-5
  • Hydrocarbon oils
  • Liquid Paraffin
  • Petrolatum, Liquid

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 8020-83-5
  • Huile de paraffine
  • Huile de vaseline
  • Hydrocarbon oils

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BZLMBB4V-4

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