Petrolatum · White Soft Paraffin · CAS 8009-03-8 · HS 2712.10
Petroleum Jelly Supplier for Bulk and Wholesale Buyers
SUHA International Trading is a petroleum jelly supplier and exporter of bulk petrolatum from Türkiye and the UAE. We ship six grades, from light-yellow industrial to pharmaceutical and ultra snow white, in 175 kg drums with a certificate of analysis (COA) for every batch. Cosmetic and pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, distributors, private-label packers and cable makers buy from us by the container.
Short answer
A reliable petroleum jelly supplier ships graded petrolatum with a batch COA, a safety data sheet and full export documents. SUHA International supplies industrial, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, white, snow white and ultra snow white petroleum jelly, tested to USP, BP or Ph. Eur. where the grade requires it. Every grade ships in 175 kg steel or PE drums: 80 drums (14 MT) per 20ft container or 128 drums (22.4 MT) per 40ft, loaded FOB Mersin or FOB Jebel Ali.
Fundamentals
What Is Petroleum Jelly (Petrolatum)?
Petroleum jelly, also called petrolatum, mineral jelly or soft paraffin, is a semi-solid blend of mineral oil and microcrystalline wax refined from petroleum. It softens at skin temperature, does not mix with water and forms an occlusive film that locks in moisture and keeps out water and air.
The pharmacopoeias list it as White Petrolatum (USP) and White Soft Paraffin (BP and Ph. Eur.); the yellow form is Petrolatum or Yellow Soft Paraffin. Its INCI name on cosmetic labels is Petrolatum. Vaseline is a consumer brand of petroleum jelly, not a different material, so a bulk Vaseline enquiry is filled with white petroleum jelly.
Why formulators use it
It is chemically inert, odourless and slow to oxidise, and it blends with most oils, waxes and active ingredients. That makes it a stable emollient and a reliable ointment base.
What separates the grades
Refining depth. More refining gives a whiter colour, a lower polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content and tighter control of drop point and consistency.
Where it sits among waxes
Petroleum jelly is softer than paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax, and more refined than slack wax.
Grade board
Petroleum Jelly Grades We Supply
Choose by end use or by colour. Colour is measured on the Lovibond scale (IP 17); a lower Y value means a whiter, more refined grade. Each card opens the full specification page for that grade.
Industrial Petroleum Jelly
Light-yellow petrolatum for rust protection, cable filling, lubrication of valves and fittings, leather care and workshop use.
Cosmetic Grade Petroleum Jelly
Odourless, low-colour petrolatum for creams, body jelly, lip balm, hair pomade and baby care.
Pharmaceutical Grade Petroleum Jelly
Tested to the USP White Petrolatum or Ph. Eur. White Soft Paraffin monograph for ointment bases and skin protectants.
White Petroleum Jelly
The standard white grade for lotions, creams, body jelly and private-label filling.
Snow White Petroleum Jelly
A brighter, more refined grade for baby care, eye-area cosmetics and pharmaceutical ointments.
Ultra Snow White Petroleum Jelly
Our whitest grade for premium skincare and demanding pharmaceutical formulations.
Petroleum Jelly Grade Finder
Choose what you make. The finder shows the grade buyers usually start from, the standard to ask for and the main COA value to check.
Specifications
Petroleum Jelly Specifications by Grade
Typical limits for each grade, with the test method behind every number. The binding values for your shipment are the ones on the batch COA.
| Grade | Colour, Lovibond (max) | Drop melting point | Cone penetration, 25 °C | Viscosity at 100 °C | Tested to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial | 1.7 Y | On COA | 110–150 | 4.5–6.0 cSt | ASTM |
| Cosmetic | 1.0 Y | 55–58 °C | 120–130 | 4.5–6.5 cSt | BP / ASTM |
| White | 1.5 Y | On COA | On COA | On COA | BP / USP |
| Snow White | 0.5 Y | On COA | On COA | On COA | USP / BP / Ph. Eur. |
| Pharmaceutical | Per monograph | Per monograph | Per monograph | On COA | USP / BP / Ph. Eur. |
| Ultra Snow White | 0.2 Y | On COA | On COA | On COA | USP / BP / Ph. Eur. |
Properties common to all grades
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| CAS / EC number | 8009-03-8 / 232-373-2 | — |
| HS code | 2712.10 (petroleum jelly) | — |
| Appearance | White to light-yellow translucent semi-solid | Visual |
| Drop melting point | 38–60 °C, grade dependent | ASTM D127 |
| Congealing point | 51–58 °C | ASTM D938 |
| Cone penetration at 25 °C | 110–160 (0.1 mm) | ASTM D937 |
| Kinematic viscosity at 100 °C | 4.5–8.0 cSt | ASTM D445 |
| Colour | 0.2–1.7 Y Lovibond | IP 17 |
| UV absorbance (PAH) | Within pharmacopoeia limit (pharma and white grades) | USP / Ph. Eur. |
| Flash point (open cup) | Above 180 °C | ASTM D92 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble | — |
| Odour | Odourless when rubbed on skin | Sensory |
| Shelf life | 3–5 years, by grade and storage | — |
Identifier and flash-point source: ICSC 1440, white petrolatum.
Applications
Petroleum Jelly Uses by Industry
Petroleum jelly is used mainly in personal care and pharmaceuticals, and also protects metal, cables and equipment.
| Industry | Typical uses | Recommended grade |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | Ointment and cream bases, skin protectants, wound-care and nasal ointments | Pharmaceutical, Snow White, Ultra Snow White |
| Baby care | Nappy-rash creams, baby jelly, protective balms | Snow White, Ultra Snow White |
| Cosmetics and skincare | Body jelly, creams, lotions, lip balm, lipstick bases | Cosmetic, White, Snow White |
| Hair care | Hair pomade, styling gels, scalp balms | Cosmetic, White |
| Private label and repacking | Jars and tubes of retail petroleum jelly | White, Snow White |
| Cable and electrical | Cable filling and flooding compounds, terminal protection | Industrial |
| Metal and maintenance | Rust prevention, lubrication of valves, seals and fittings, leather care | Industrial |
| Food (USA) | Release agent and protective coating where the grade meets 21 CFR 172.880 | Pharmaceutical, on request |
Production
How Petroleum Jelly Is Made
Petroleum jelly starts as a wax-rich fraction from lube-oil refining and is purified in stages until it reaches the target colour, PAH level and consistency.
- Vacuum distillation. Crude residue is split under vacuum to isolate heavy, wax-rich lube fractions.
- Dewaxing. Solvent dewaxing separates the soft petrolatum fraction from oil and hard wax.
- Hydrofinishing. Hydrogen treatment removes sulfur, nitrogen and aromatic compounds, including PAHs.
- Blending. Oil and wax are balanced to hit the target drop point and cone penetration.
- Testing and drumming. Each batch is tested against its specification, filled into 175 kg drums and labelled.
Supplier
Why Buyers Choose SUHA as Their Petroleum Jelly Supplier
Many listings offer petroleum jelly; few publish what a buyer needs to approve a supplier. Here is what you get from us on every order.
| What buyers check | What SUHA provides |
|---|---|
| Batch quality | A COA for every batch, with colour, drop point, penetration and PAH results |
| Pharmacopoeia testing | USP, BP or Ph. Eur. testing for pharmaceutical and snow white grades |
| EU cosmetic compliance | Refining-history documentation for Annex II entry 904, on request |
| Published loading | 80 drums (14 MT) per 20ft and 128 drums (22.4 MT) per 40ft |
| Supply security | Two loading origins, Türkiye and the UAE, plus road freight from Türkiye |
| Range | Six grades from one supplier, so you can buy industrial and pharma in one order |
Compliance
Standards, Safety and Shipping Documents
Highly refined petroleum jelly is regulated by pharmacopoeia monographs, cosmetics law and food-additive rules. These are the rules our grades are tested against.
Pharmacopoeias
USP White Petrolatum and Ph. Eur. White Soft Paraffin are harmonised monographs. The revised Ph. Eur. texts, with a lower UV absorbance limit for PAHs, have applied since 1 January 2023.
EU cosmetics
Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex II entry 904, allows petrolatum only when its full refining history is known and its source is shown not to be a carcinogen.
Food use (USA)
21 CFR 172.880 permits petrolatum that meets USP specifications and set UV absorbance limits as a release agent and coating in listed foods.
Documents with every shipment
- Certificate of analysis (COA) per batch
- Safety data sheet (MSDS)
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading, or CMR for road
- Certificate of origin
- Technical data sheet and extra test reports on request
Standards and references used on this page
- EDQM: harmonised Ph. Eur. monographs for white and yellow soft paraffin
- 21 CFR 172.880: petrolatum as a food additive
- Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex II entry 904: petrolatum in cosmetics
- ASTM D127 (drop melting point), D937 (cone penetration), D938 (congealing point), D445 (viscosity), D92 (flash point); IP 17 (Lovibond colour)
Procurement
Petroleum Jelly Packaging, MOQ and Container Loading
Every grade ships in 175 kg drums, steel or PE, sealed and palletised, with grade, batch number, net weight and production date on each label. The minimum order is one full container load, 20ft or 40ft.
| Container | Drums (175 kg) | Net weight | Drum type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20ft | 80 | 14 MT | Steel or PE |
| 40ft | 128 | 22.4 MT | Steel or PE |
Petroleum Jelly Order Planner
Enter the tonnage you need and choose a container. The planner shows the number of drums and containers.
Logistics
Shipping, Incoterms and Export Markets
As a petroleum jelly exporter, we load sea cargo at Mersin in Türkiye or Jebel Ali in the UAE, and move cargo by truck from Türkiye to neighbouring markets.
Incoterms
FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW and DAP. CFR and CIF are quoted to your discharge port.
Two origins
FOB Mersin for Europe, the Black Sea, North Africa and the Mediterranean. FOB Jebel Ali for the Gulf, East Africa and South Asia.
Worldwide export
We ship to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Petroleum jelly supply to Africa
Africa is a core market for our petroleum jelly. See our petroleum jelly supplier Africa page, or open a country page for ports, regulators and documents:
Pricing
What Sets the Price of Petroleum Jelly?
We quote each order on request, because the bulk petroleum jelly price moves with grade, volume and route.
Grade and colour
Whiter, more refined grades such as Snow White and Ultra Snow White cost more than industrial grade.
Testing standard
Full USP or Ph. Eur. testing and extra reports add to the cost of pharmaceutical batches.
Volume
Multi-container and contract orders are priced below single-container spot orders.
Incoterm and freight
FOB, CFR and CIF prices differ by sea freight, insurance and the destination port.
Feedstock market
Base oil and wax prices at the refinery move petrolatum prices month to month.
Send your grade, volume and port, and our export desk replies with a current quotation and a recent batch COA.
Request a priceBuyer checklist
How to Choose a Petroleum Jelly Supplier
Before you approve any petroleum jelly supplier, ask for these six things. A reliable exporter can provide all of them before shipment.
- A recent COA for the exact grade, not a generic data sheet
- The pharmacopoeia used: USP, BP or Ph. Eur.
- The PAH (UV absorbance) result for skin and pharma uses
- Refining-history documents if you sell cosmetics in the EU
- Drum type, drums per container and net weight in writing
- Loading port, transit time and the full document list
Handling
Storage, Handling and Shelf Life
Petroleum jelly is stable in storage; good practice simply keeps colour and consistency within specification for its full shelf life.
Shelf life
3–5 years from production, depending on grade and storage conditions.
Storage
Keep drums closed, upright and out of direct sun in a dry, ventilated warehouse.
Heat
Avoid long exposure to high heat, which softens the product and can darken its colour.
Handling
Use clean, dedicated tools and gentle warming to empty drums; never use an open flame.
Supplier
Petroleum Jelly Supplier with Offices in Dubai and Türkiye
SUHA International Trading supplies petroleum jelly to manufacturers, importers and distributors from two offices: our head office in Business Bay, Dubai, and our Türkiye office in Ankara. You can meet us, call us in your time zone, and load from the port closest to your market. More about our company
Dubai Office
Office 2305, Burlington Tower,Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Open in Google Maps
Ankara Office
Karşıyaka District, 749 Street, No 30,Gölbaşı, Ankara 06830, Türkiye Open in Google Maps
Meetings at either office are by appointment. Content reviewed 25 October 2026 by the SUHA International export desk.
FAQ
Petroleum Jelly Supplier FAQ
What does a petroleum jelly supplier provide to bulk buyers?
A bulk petroleum jelly supplier provides graded petrolatum in drums with a certificate of analysis, safety data sheet and export documents. SUHA International supplies six grades from Türkiye and the UAE in 175 kg steel or PE drums, from one full container load, FOB, CFR or CIF.
Is petroleum jelly the same as petrolatum and Vaseline?
Yes. Petroleum jelly and petrolatum are the same material, also called mineral jelly or soft paraffin. The pharmacopoeias name it White Petrolatum (USP) and White Soft Paraffin (BP and Ph. Eur.). Vaseline is a consumer brand of petroleum jelly, not a separate product.
What is petroleum jelly made of?
Petroleum jelly is a semi-solid mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, mainly mineral oil held in a network of microcrystalline wax. It is refined from wax-rich lube-oil fractions by dewaxing and hydrofinishing, which removes sulfur, nitrogen and aromatic compounds.
Is petroleum jelly safe for skin, and is it carcinogenic?
Fully refined white petroleum jelly is considered safe for skin and is used in pharmaceutical ointments and baby care. The risk concern relates to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in poorly refined material. That is why USP and Ph. Eur. set UV absorbance limits for PAHs, and EU cosmetics law requires the full refining history to be known.
What is the difference between white, snow white and ultra snow white petroleum jelly?
The difference is colour and depth of refining. White grade is typically up to 1.5 Y on the Lovibond scale, Snow White up to 0.5 Y and Ultra Snow White up to 0.2 Y. Whiter grades suit baby care, eye-area cosmetics and pharmaceutical bases.
What is the difference between yellow and white petroleum jelly?
Yellow petroleum jelly is less refined and keeps a light-yellow colour, so it is used for industrial jobs such as rust protection, cable filling and lubrication. White petroleum jelly is refined further to remove colour and aromatics, so it is used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
What is the melting point of petroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly melts over a range rather than at one point. Its drop melting point is typically 38 to 60 °C, depending on grade, measured by ASTM D127. Our cosmetic grade, for example, has a drop melting point of 55 to 58 °C.
Is petroleum jelly flammable?
Petroleum jelly is combustible but not easily ignited. Its open-cup flash point is above 180 °C, so it will not catch fire under normal storage and use. Keep drums away from open flames and strong heat sources.
Which petroleum jelly grade is used for pharmaceutical ointments?
Pharmaceutical ointments use white petroleum jelly tested to the USP White Petrolatum or Ph. Eur. White Soft Paraffin monograph, usually our Pharmaceutical, Snow White or Ultra Snow White grade. Ask for the batch COA showing UV absorbance, drop point and consistency before you order.
What are the CAS number and HS code for petroleum jelly?
Petroleum jelly is CAS 8009-03-8 and EC 232-373-2. It is classified under HS code 2712.10 (petroleum jelly), and its INCI name on cosmetic labels is Petrolatum.
What is the minimum order and how much fits in a container?
The minimum order is one full container load. A 20ft container holds 80 drums of 175 kg, which is 14 MT net. A 40ft container holds 128 drums, which is 22.4 MT net.
What packaging do you use for bulk petroleum jelly?
All grades ship in 175 kg net drums. You can choose new steel drums or PE (plastic) drums. Each drum is sealed, palletised and labelled with grade, batch number, weight and production date.
What is the shelf life of petroleum jelly?
Shelf life is 3 to 5 years from production, depending on grade and storage. Keep drums closed, upright, dry and out of direct sun to hold colour and consistency within specification.
Can your petroleum jelly be used in cosmetics sold in the EU?
Yes, when the batch meets EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, Annex II entry 904. That rule allows petrolatum only when its full refining history is known and its source is shown not to be a carcinogen. Tell us your market and we confirm the refining documents for that batch.
What documents come with each shipment?
Each shipment includes a certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. A technical data sheet and extra test reports are available on request.
How is the price of bulk petroleum jelly set?
Price depends on grade and colour, testing standard, order volume, Incoterm and destination port, and on refinery prices for base oil and wax. We do not publish a fixed list; send your grade, volume and port for a current quotation.
Which Incoterms and loading ports do you offer?
We quote FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW and DAP. Sea cargo loads at Mersin (Türkiye) or Jebel Ali (UAE), and cargo from Türkiye can also move by truck.
Do you supply petroleum jelly to Africa?
Yes. Africa is a core market, with shipments to East, West, Southern and North African ports. Our petroleum jelly supplier Africa page lists routes, regulators and documents by country.
Talk to Our Petroleum Jelly Export Desk
Send us five details and our desk in Dubai or Ankara will reply with the matching grade, a recent batch COA and a FOB Mersin or Jebel Ali offer.
- Grade or colour
- Standard: USP, BP or Ph. Eur.
- Drum type: steel or PE
- Quantity and containers
- Destination port