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The global liquid paraffin market is segmented on the basis of type, product type, treatment, and drug class,
form of medication, application, and region. On the basis of type, the global market is classified into one form
of liquid paraffin is a highly refined form of kerosene, which is used as fuel. The other is a very highly refined
mineral oil that has various uses, such as in cosmetic and medical applications. Liquid paraffin fuel – liquid
paraffin is a highly distilled and refined form of kerosene that can be burned in lamps and other devices. The
fuel produces no dust and no odor when burned, which makes it a more attractive fuel option than unrefined
kerosene.
On the basis of product type, the global market is classified into diaper cream, foot moisturizer, and
cosmetics, others. Liquid paraffin can be used to ease diaper rash and eczema irrita tion. The cosmetic
industry also makes good use of liquid paraffin. The substance is used in various beauty products, including
detergent creams, cold creams, hydrated creams, bronzed oils and makeup products. On the basis of
treatment, the global market is classified into constipation, intestinal obstruction.
Liquid paraffin has many uses in the medical field. Because liquid paraffin passes through the body’s
intestinal tract without being absorbed, it can be used as a laxative to limit the amount of wate r removed
from the stool and ease constipation. On the basis of drug class, the global market is classified into softeners,
emollients. Liquid paraffin is used as an emollient lotion to treat dry skin. On the basis of form of medication,
the global market is classified into Enema, ophthalmic solution, oral gel, oral solution, oral suspension, rectal
ointment, topical lotion, topical oil, topical ointment. On the basis of applications, the global market is
classified into lubrication, electrical insulation, and candles.
Liquid paraffin is mainly used as a lubricant in various industrial settings. It can be used to lubricate blades
that cut paper and in mechanical mixing. The uses of liquid paraffin in the textile industry mostly involve
lubrication. Liquid paraffin is an oil component used for spinning, weaving and meshing materials. Sewing
machine lubrication typically contains liquid paraffin. Geographically, the global market is segmented into
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Latin America. The key players are ExxonMobil
Chemical, H&R AG, Sasol, Farabi Petrochemicals, Nynas, JX Nippon Oil & Energy, Calumet, Petro -Canada,
Formosa Plastics, CNPC Group, Dongming Petrochemical.
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