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MERKUR 500
Technical DataSheet | Supplied by Hywax

Petrolatum. MERKUR 500 by Hywax is a consistency regulator, carrier for active ingredient and emollient. It protects skin
from dehydration and reduces desiccation. Moreover, it contains an antioxidant for stability. It is an ointment-like
homogeneous mixture of high-purity, hydrogenated, predominantly saturated hydrocarbons. MERKUR 500 is used in
skin creams, baby care, body lotions, fatty creams, hair care & hair styling and ethnic hair care & hair relaxer. It is
suitable for lotions, pastes, ointments and base creams. It meets Ph.Eur., PAH, ICH (CPMP/ICH/283/95) and Cosmetics
Europe Recommendation No. 14 (oral & lip care).

Claims Emollients
Waxes / Consistency Factors > Blends / Combinations
Solvents & Carriers > Others
protections

INCI Names PETROLATUM

CAS Number 8009-03-8

EINECS/ELINCS No: 232-373-2

Appearance Solid, semi

Odor Odorless

Color White

Product Status COMMERCIAL

Applications/ Recommended for Creams, lotions & gels

Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)

Regulatory Status EU, US

Labels/Agency Rating Ph.Eur. <br/>

PAH <br/>
ICH (CPMP/ICH/283/95)

MERKUR 500 Properties

Property Value & Unit Test Condition Test Method

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Congealing Point 50 - 56 °C

Consistency 140 - 160 mm/10 At 25°C

Density 810 kg/m3 At 80°C

Drop Point 35 - 70 °C

Viscosity 7 mm2/s At 100°C

Color, Lovibond < 0.5 Yellow

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