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White Mineral Oil (Light)

  • Mineral oils
  • CAS 8042-47-5

White Mineral Oil (Light) (CAS 8042-47-5) appears in 13 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026).

Extremely low acute toxicity — widely used in food and cosmetics. Aspiration hazard if swallowed in liquid form. Inhalation of mist at high concentrations can cause oil-droplet pulmonary effects.

White mineral oil is a highly refined petroleum lubricant base meeting USP/NF or food-grade standards. Used in many polishes, leather conditioners, and waxes as an inert film-former.

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
yes
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
3/5
Purpose: Highly refined petroleum lubricant base — food-grade and cosmetic-grade applications; in car care used as a film-forming emollient in waxes and metal/leather products

Common questions about White Mineral Oil (Light)

What is White Mineral Oil (Light) used for in car care?
Highly refined petroleum lubricant base — food-grade and cosmetic-grade applications; in car care used as a film-forming emollient in waxes and metal/leather products
Is White Mineral Oil (Light) a VOC?
No. White Mineral Oil (Light) is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is White Mineral Oil (Light) on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. White Mineral Oil (Light) is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.