Question

Petrolatum is
A. Animal wax
B. Petroleum jelly
C. Hard paraffin wax
D. Vegetable wax

Answer 1

Hint: Petrolatum is the refined form of petroleum. Petrolatum is a petroleum jelly or mineral jelly.

Complete Answer:
Petrolatum: Petrolatum is a colourless or pale yellow semi solid mixture of hydrocarbons ( consisting of hydrogen and carbon).
- It is derived from petroleum.
- When this petrolatum is properly refined, then it will not have any health concerns.
- Vaseline is the pure form of petrolatum.

Use of petrolatum:
- It is used in medical treatment.
- Used in hair grooming.
- Used on skin.
- It can also be used to coat skin lubrication corrosion prone items such as metallic items.
- It is also used as a lubricating agent.

So, option B is the right answer.

Note: Remember to keep in mind that if petrolatum is not properly refined then it can cause many health concerns. And when it is contaminated with a toxic chemical called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), it can cause cancer.