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White Oil Uses: A Versatile Substance in Industrial Applications

White oil is a pure and non-toxic versatile component used in a variety of industries. This type of oil can be used for various industrial; chemical applications. It is also an important additive for a multitude of different products. This blog will explain this oil’s makeup and its multiple uses across numerous industries.  

What industries commonly use white oil?  

White oil is a thin and refined substance that has little to no trace of impurities. These attributes of white oil make it a versatile component for multiple industries: 

  • Cosmetic  
  • Pharmaceutical  
  • Chemical Processing  
  • Food Processing  
  • Plastics  

This oil can commonly be found as an additive in products such as lubricants and moisturizers. It is also often an ingredient found in lotions and creams.  

Within the cosmetic industry white oil is used for formulating things such as:

  • Creams/lotions
  • Baby Oil
  • Suntan lotions
  • Sun block
  • Makeup products/removers
  • Depilatories
  • Bath oils 

Within the pharmaceutical industry white oil uses are mainly production based of the following: 

  • Laxatives
  • Ointments/pomades
  • Gelatin capsules
  • Animal vaccines (Veterinary Pharmaceuticals) 

Within the food industry white oil is used for: 

  • Food grade lubricating oils
  • Greases
  • Hydraulic system oils
  • Gear oils
  • Compressor oils 

Within the plastics industry the uses of white oil are the productions of: 

  • Thermoplastic rubber
  • PVC
  • Polystyrene 

Other uses also include the manufacturing of 

  • Glossing products
  • Polishes
  • Wood products
  • Cleaning products
  • Lamp oil
  • Glues
  • Toys 

White oil suppliers 

There are a variety of white oil suppliers out there, however, we here at EcoLink offer only the best and most ethically sustained products. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with environmentally preferred products that are still effective.  

We offer multiple different types of white oil such as (click the product to learn more): 

Looking to learn more about white oil uses? 

We here at Ecolink offer a variety of white oils and more! We have been supplying eco-conscious chemical products to multiple industries for over three decades. If you would like to look through our offers click here! We also have expert chemists who you can contact by clicking here; they are willing to answer any questions and concerns! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us today! 

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