Vaseline is a semi-liquid mixture of alkanes or saturated hydrocarbons, also called petrolatum, which is produced by the fractionation of petroleum. Its state is between solid and liquid at normal temperature. It has three colors: brown, yellow and white due to different uses. Ordinary petroleum jelly is divided into two types: white petroleum jelly and yellow petroleum jelly. Most people may not know the difference between the two.
The following will help you understand the similarities, similarities and differences between white petroleum jelly and yellow petroleum jelly:
1. The common points between white petroleum jelly and yellow petroleum jelly:
Both white petroleum jelly and yellow petroleum jelly are ointments, odorless or almost odorless. They have a greasy feel when in contact with the skin and have a certain degree of stringiness. The melting point is between 45℃~60℃. time, they need to be sealed and stored. Both white petroleum jelly and yellow petroleum jelly can be used as raw materials for preparing medical ointments and skin protection ointments.