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Descriptor English:   Petrolatum 
Descriptor Spanish:   Vaselina 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Vaselina 
Synonyms English:   Hydrophilic Petrolatum
Jelly, Paraffin
Jelly, Petroleum
Paraffin Jelly
Petrolatum, Hydrophilic
Petrolatum, White
Petroleum Jelly
Vaseline
White Petrolatum  
Tree Number:   D02.455.699
Definition English:   A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from PETROLEUM. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant. 
Pharmacological Action:   Emollients
Ointment Bases
 
History Note English:   was in Cat D only 1963-82 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects
AN analysis CS chemical synthesis
CH chemistry CL classification
EC economics HI history
IP isolation & purification ME metabolism
PK pharmacokinetics PD pharmacology
PO poisoning RE radiation effects
ST standards SD supply & distribution
TU therapeutic use TO toxicity
Record Number:   10766 
Unique Identifier:   D010577 

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