Facts not Fiction

May 13

Written By Dan Hasson

"USP" in mineral oil USP stands for United States Pharmacopeia." [1]

Meaning: [2]

Grade of Purity: Mineral oil USP is a highly refined grade of mineral oil that meets the quality standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia. This means it is pure, odorless, and colorless. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Safety for Medical and Food Use: USP grade mineral oil is safe for use in medical and food applications. It is used as a lubricant, emollient, and laxative. [8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14]

Comparison to Other Grades:

Technical Grade: This is a lower grade of mineral oil that may contain impurities and is not suitable for medical or food use. [15]
Cosmetic Grade: This grade is similar to USP grade but may contain additional additives for cosmetic purposes. [16, 17]

In Summary:

Mineral oil USP is a highly refined, pure, and safe grade of mineral oil that meets the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia. It is suitable for medical, food, and other applications where a high level of purity is required. [3, 18, 19, 20]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/product/usp/1443952

[2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/united-states-pharmacopoeia

[3] https://jax.com/food-grade-mineral-oil-production-facility/

[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_oil

[5] https://doi.usp.org/USPNF/USPNF_M54081_02_01.html

[6] https://bulknaturaloils.com/mineral-oil-c1007.html

[7] https://kyokuknives.com/blogs/kyoku-chef-blog/what-is-food-grade-mineral-oil

[8] https://jax.com/food-grade-mineral-oil-production-facility/

[9] https://www.davor.com.my/showproducts/productid/2062064/highpurity-white-mineral-oil-usp-nsf-h1-food-grade-technical-grade/

[10] https://www.target.com/p/mineral-oil-16oz-up-38-up-8482/-/A-11454532

[11] https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-mineral-oil-5081633