[A common name for a group of high molecular weight alkane hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2, where n is between 22 and 27. Paraffin is also a technical name for an alkane in general, but in most cases it refers specifically to a linear, or normal alkane. It is mostly found as a white, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid, with a melting point between 47C and 65C. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in ether, benzene, and certain esters. Paraffin is unaffected by most common chemical reagents but oxidizes readily. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0030415 - Lipid
- Biomedical or Dental Material
Relation/PAR: hydrocarbon
Inactive Ingredient Preparations
Relation/CHD: CARRINGTON INCONTINENCE SKIN KIT
DIAPARENE PERI-ANAL MEDICATED OINT,TOP
Menthol 0.076 MG/MG / methyl salicylate 0.29 MG/MG Topical Ointment
MINERAL OIL/PETROLATUM CREAM,TOP
NEPHRO-DERM CREAM,TOP
MENTHOL 10%/METHYL SALICYLATE 30% STICK