Which oil is called mineral oil?
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Mineral oil refers to a colorless, odorless, lightweight oil obtained from the distillation of petroleum. It is a mixture of alkanes and cycloalkanes, chemically stable, insoluble in water, and non?irritating to skin in normal use. It is widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, lubricants, and food processing due to its good moisturizing, sealing, and lubricating properties, and is generally recognized as safe for external and approved internal applications.
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