Liquid Paraffin (White Mineral Oil) - FU

FU liquid paraffin (white mineral oil), also known as oenological oil, is a naturally derived product that is colourless, odourless and free from polycyclic hydrocarbons.

It is made with premium-grade raw materials, and the entire processing cycle is carefully controlled to ensure a top-quality product that is completely safe to use. The result is a particularly crystal-clear oil that is odourless and colourless, and above all fully compliant with Italian food law and the Official Pharmacopoeia (FU).

How to use liquid paraffin

Liquid paraffin has several uses across different fields.

In oenology—often referred to as oenological oil—it is a well-known surface treatment for use with floating-lid tanks. In this type of vessel, the oil must be applied around the edges of the stainless-steel float to prevent any air from coming into contact with the wine.

It can also be used to lubricate moving parts of grape presses, corks, and as a pressure fluid in hydraulic jacks.

Other known uses include an effective protective coating for wood and metals.

Technical characteristics of liquid paraffin:

• Colourless and odourless;
• Free from polycyclic hydrocarbons;
• For oenological use as a lubricant for corks and moving parts of presses, as an insulator in floating-lid tanks, and as a fluid for hydraulic jacks;
• Other uses: protective for wood and metals;
• Appearance: clear, ASTM D 4176;
• Density at 15 °C: g/cbm 854.4, ASTM D 941;
• Saybolt colour: 30 units, ASTM D 156;
• Cleveland flash point: 190 °C, ASTM D 92;
• Viscosity at 40 °C: 14.64 cSt, ASTM D 445;
• Pour point: −15 °C, ASTM D 97.

Available sizes:

• 1 litre;
• 5 litres.