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Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly, petrolatum (/ˌpɛtrəˈleɪtəm/), white petrolatum, soft paraffin, or multi-hydrocarbon, CAS number 8009-03-8, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons (with carbon numbers mainly higher than 25), commonly promoted as a topical ointment for its healing properties. Vaseline has been the dominant brand of petroleum jelly sold since 1870.

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Petroleum jelly

Nodes100
Edges99
Triples57
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.02
Components1

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Petroleum jelly

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related to Physical properties · 11
Petroleum jelly → Depending, Eur, In, It, Its, Petroleum, Ph, PP, The, This, USP
related to Health · 8
Petroleum jelly → EU, European Food Safety Authority, Many MOAH, MOAH, PAH, Petroleum, The, The EU
related to history · 8
Petroleum jelly → Baku, Believing, In, Marco Polo, Native Americans, Sophisticated, United States, Western Pennsylvania
has treatment · 5
Petroleum jelly → Acting, During World War II, First Aid Petroleum Jelly, Red Vet Pet, Vaseline
related to Skin and hair care · 4
Petroleum jelly → Although, Applying, It, Most
related to External links · 3
Petroleum jelly → The, Wiktionary, Wiktionary-logo-en-v2
related to Industrial production processes · 2
Petroleum jelly → It, Petroleum
related to Uses · 2
Petroleum jelly → Below, Petroleum

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petroleum jelly used skin oil use vaseline prevent products mineral hydrocarbons also moah moisture uses care cosmetic wax water protect

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metallic trinketsinstance ofand may cause vaginal health problems when used for intercourse.Product care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
non-stainless steel bladesinstance ofand may cause vaginal health problems when used for intercourse.Product care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
and gun barrels prior to storage as it serves as an excellentinstance ofand may cause vaginal health problems when used for intercourse.Product care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
inexpensive water repellentinstance ofand may cause vaginal health problems when used for intercourse.Product care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
plasticineinstance ofPetroleum jelly is used to moisten nondrying modelling clay0.80text
as part of a mix of hydrocarbons including those with greaterinstance ofPetroleum jelly is used to moisten nondrying modelling clay0.80text
metallic trinketsinstance ofProduct care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
non-stainless steel bladesinstance ofProduct care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
and gun barrels prior to storage as it serves as an excellentinstance ofProduct care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
inexpensive water repellentinstance ofProduct care and protectionCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
metallic trinketsinstance ofCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text
non-stainless steel bladesinstance ofCoatingPetroleum jelly can be used to coat corrosion-prone items0.80text

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