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Preferred term

Petrolatum  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from PETROLEUM. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.

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Entry terms

  • 8009-03-8
  • 8027-64-3 (hydrophilic)
  • Paraffin Jelly
  • Petrolatum, White
  • Petroleum Jelly

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In other languages

  • French

  • 8009-03-8
  • 8027-64-3 (hydrophilic)
  • Petrolatum

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-JNRS5R9N-7

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