White Oil (Liquid Paraffin) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Mineral Oil
White oil is a clear, colourless mineral oil supplied to Malaysian manufacturers and formulators as liquid paraffin or liquid paraffin oil. Buyers select it by grade, viscosity, purity profile and intended application rather than by a single chemical formula.
Light and technical terminology covers a broad range of industrial requirements, while cosmetic-style and pharmaceutical-style terms are used for more tightly specified formulation work. These terms do not by themselves claim cosmetic approval or pharmacopoeia compliance, so any named standard and documentation requirement should be included in the enquiry.
Common applications include personal care emollients and carriers, pharmaceutical excipient work, polymer and rubber processing, textile auxiliaries, polishes, lubricants and industrial blending. White oil remains distinct from solid paraffin wax and semi-solid petroleum jelly, even where the products appear in related formulations.
Send the required grade, viscosity or specification, quantity, application and delivery location for quotation. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed against the requirement rather than presented as fixed options.
- Grade
- light, technical, cosmetic-style, pharmaceutical-style
- Appearance
- clear, colourless oily liquid
White Oil grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light white oil | clear, colourless low-viscosity oil | — | Light liquid paraffin terminology is used where easy spreading, wetting or blending is required, including personal care bases, polishes and process formulations. State the required viscosity and application with the enquiry. | — |
| Technical white oil | clear, colourless oil | — | General industrial grade terminology for lubricant, plastic, rubber, textile and maintenance formulations where the buyer works to an agreed technical specification rather than a cosmetic or pharmaceutical requirement. | — |
| Cosmetic-style white oil | clear, colourless low-odour oil | — | Market terminology used for emollient, carrier and texture applications in creams, lotions, hair products and related personal care formulations. Send the required purity and documentation criteria for quotation. | — |
| Pharmaceutical-style liquid paraffin | clear, colourless low-odour oil | — | Market terminology for highly refined liquid paraffin requested for excipient and topical formulation work. This description does not claim compliance with a pharmacopoeia; name the required standard and documentation in the enquiry. | — |
How to buy white oil from ChemTrade
Request a quote for white oil
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless oily liquid | — |
| Odour | low odour to odourless, depending on grade | — |
| Solubility | insoluble in water | — |
| Grade selection | viscosity, purity profile and application requirements to be specified | — |
White Oil applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight. Keep containers closed to limit contamination, and clean spills promptly because the oil can make floors slippery. Use the safety data sheet for the grade supplied.
Common questions about white oil
Are white oil and liquid paraffin the same product?
Yes. White oil and liquid paraffin are common trade names for the clear, highly refined mineral oil family covered on this page. Liquid paraffin oil is another wording used in specifications and enquiries.
Is white oil the same as paraffin wax?
No. White oil is a liquid mineral oil, while paraffin wax is a solid wax with different grades, handling and applications. Send an enquiry for the product named in your formulation rather than treating them as interchangeable.
Is white oil the same as petroleum jelly?
No. White oil is a flowing liquid, while petroleum jelly is a semi-solid material. They may appear in related formulations, but they are ordered and specified as distinct products.
Which white oil grade should I request?
Start with the application, required viscosity and purity or documentation criteria. Technical, light, cosmetic-style and pharmaceutical-style terms describe different buyer requirements, but the exact specification must be agreed for the intended use.
Does pharmaceutical-style mean pharmacopoeia compliant?
Not by itself. It is market grade terminology, not a compliance claim. If a BP, EP, USP or other named standard is mandatory, include it in the enquiry so the quotation can confirm the applicable specification and documents.
What packing and documents are available?
Packing and documentation vary with the selected grade and source. State the pack preference and any safety data sheet, specification or quality document needed, and these details will be confirmed with the quotation.