Pharmaceutical Grade Mineral Oil
Purified white mineral oil specifically refined for pharmaceutical applications like capsule lubrication and ointment bases. Meets HTS 2710.19.45.30 criteria as medicinal grade white mineral oil with hydrocarbon mixtures not exceeding 50% of any single compound. Essential in drug manufacturing for its inert properties.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lubricating oil grade without medicinal purity
Lubricants not meeting pharma standards classify under general lubricating oil subheadings.
If pre-mixed into finished medicinal preparations
When incorporated into ointments or drugs, it becomes a medicaments rather than base oil.
If primarily light distillates under 210°C
Light oils distilling at 210°C or less fall under motor spirit headings, not white mineral.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include FDA Drug Master File references and batch certificates proving medicinal compliance
• Verify distillation specs to ensure classification as white mineral oil, not heavier petroleum fractions
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