Registration Dossier

Diss Factsheets

Physical & Chemical properties

Melting point / freezing point

Currently viewing:

Administrative data

Link to relevant study record(s)

Description of key information

The melting point range for petrolatum is 36 to 71°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Additional information

The melting point range for substances in the petrolatum category is 36 to 71°C. A melting point range of 51 to 71°C was reported by CONCAWE (2010a). Additionally, a meting point range of 36 to 60°C was determined by Warth (1956) and CONCAWE (1999a).