Petrolatum (white)
Petrolatum (white) is an ointment vehicle for many agents, due to its low skin irritation. Petrolatum (white) is a safe, effective wound care ointment for ambulatory surgery[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
8009-03-8
UNSPSC
12352300
Hazard Statement
H350
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/petrolatum-white.html
Purity
99.0
Solubility
DMSO : 200 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
[Petrolatum(white)]
Precautions
H350
References & Citations
[1]Ishii H, et al. Why does a hydrophilic drug permeate skin, although it is not soluble in white petrolatum?[J]. Drug development and industrial pharmacy, 2009, 35 (11) : 1356-1363.|[2]Elder DP, et al. Pharmaceutical excipients - quality, regulatory and biopharmaceutical considerations. Eur J Pharm Sci. 2016 May 25;87:88-99.|[3]Smack DP, et al. Infection and allergy incidence in ambulatory surgery patients using white petrolatum vs bacitracin ointment. A randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 1996 Sep 25;276 (12) :972-7.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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