Ceresin
Ceresin (also cerin, cerasin, cerosin, ceresin wax or ceresine) is a wax derived from ozokerite by a purifying process.
The purifying process of the ozokerite commonly comprises a treatment with heat and sulfuric acid, but other processes are also in use.
Uses include:
- An alternative to beeswax in ointments
- (Historic) Laboratory-supply bottles for small amounts of hydrofluoric acid, which were made of ceresin wax; this was before polyethylene became commonplace.
External links
- CERESIN, Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep online cosmetics database
- AKROCHEM® CERESIN WAX, Akrochem product information
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