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I can't tell you why mineral oil is carcinogenic but I can tell you that when given to lab rats in small doses, they die. This includes topical, injected, and oral doeses. The four fastest ways for anything to be absorbed into your body are: 1) IV 2)through the skin, 3) under the tongue, and 4) oral digestion.
Mineral oil is basically crude oil. Crude oil is also what motor oil is, mineral oil is just more refined than motor oil. Petroleum jelly is also basically the same thing only hardened. It has been proven that mineral oil is carcinogenic.
With that in mind, think about all the Skin Care products you use on you or your children that contain mineral oil; especially as a main ingredient. Baby oil is mineral oil with fregrance added. If you use baby oil to tan or for "moisture" you are slathering yourself up with one big cancer-causing cocktail.
Mineral oil is used in these products because it is cheap, it is readily available, and it is a great emulsifier. Mineral oil is a giant molecule that has lots of attachment sites for water to cling to. When this happens the molecule gets really fluffy and looks creamy like lotions. It is a great, cheap filler to cosmetic and personal care producers.
Want to find baby products and other personal care products that contain no mineral oil, or anything that causes cancer for that matter?
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Will mineral oil catch on fire if a lit floating candle is placed on top of the mineral oil?
yes it can
Is oil a mineral?
Oil does not meet the definition of a mineral, i.e., a solid, definite chemical formula, formed by nature, with a crystalline structure.
Why isn't oil a mineral?
Oil is not a minerl because:It is not solidIt is composed of organic substances.
How do you make light mineral oil from heavy?
You "crack" it.
Why do mineral oil undergo the saponification?
Mineral oil can not be saponified.it is bcoz it doesnt contain acids necessery to produce phenomenon..animal fats and vegetable oils can be saponified due to presence of acid in them...
What is the difference between food grade mineral oil and plain mineral oil?
Food grade mineral oil has been additionally refined to remove all of the carcinogenic agents, it is rated as safe for consumption. Plain mineral oil still has some chemical traces in it that have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals.
Difference between mineral and baby oil?
baby oil is scented mineral oil
What is the Difference between mineral oil and baby oil?
Baby oil is mineral oil that has had a scent added to it.
Is mineral oil derived from crude oil?
Yes mineral oil is derived from crude oil. ---- No. Mineral oil is another term for vegetable oil, which is derived from the natural oils of plants, not crude.
How do you get mineral oil?
Mineral oil is available in most drug stores.
Is mineral oil high in cholesterol?
does mineral oil increase cholseterol?
What is the difference between heavy and light mineral oil?
Heavy mineral oil is a more viscous substance, light mineral oil is less viscous. Therapeutically, Light Mineral Oil is used as an emollient for the skin, while Heavy Mineral Oil is used as a Cathartic/Laxative for the bowel.
Is food grade mineral oil and just mineral oil the same?
yes
Is baby oil the same as mineral oil?
Yes, baby oil is the same thing as mineral oil. The difference is that the baby oil is perfumed oil.
Why do you not consider mineral oil a mineral?
To be a mineral, a substance must meet certain criteria. One of these is that the substance be solid. Mineral oil does not meet this requirement.
Is mineral oil a mineral?
No. By definition, a mineral must be a solid and have crystals
What is mineral oil and what are its physical properties and its formula?
What is mineral oil and what are its physical properties and its formula
