CALUMET - Drakeol 5 Light Mineral Oil NF - 55 Gal Drum

Product description

Calumet^® Drakeol^® 5 Light Mineral Oil NF is a high-purity white mineral oil refined from petroleum, composed of saturated paraffinic and naphthenic hydrocarbons. It is a clear, colorless, essentially odorless and tasteless liquid, chemically stable and inert under normal conditions of use.

Drakeol^® 5 is inhibited with less than 20 ppm dl-alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E) and is manufactured to meet applicable USP/NF pharmacopeial and FDA food-contact requirements, making it suitable for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-industry applications. Drakeol^® 5 is also widely used in animal health adjuvant and injectable formulations for its narrow-tolerance hydrocarbon composition and physical uniformity.

Typical applications

Calumet^® Drakeol^® 5 is suitable for use in applications including:

• Animal health: adjuvants and injectables (e.g., water-in-oil emulsions for veterinary vaccines)
• Cosmetics: baby oils, creams and lotions, suntan oils, sunscreens, hair products, makeups, makeup removers, absorption bases, depilatories, bath oils
• Pharmaceuticals: laxatives, topical ointments, gelatin capsule lubricants, active ingredient carrier
• Food industry: bakery pan oils, divider oils, animal feed dedusting, mold release lubricants, egg coatings, coatings for fruits and vegetables, food packaging materials, food-grade lubricants and greases, meat packaging
• General industrial processing

Product features

• High purity, refined white mineral oil
• Clear, colorless, and essentially odorless
• Chemically stable and inert
• Antioxidant-inhibited (< 20 ppm dl-alpha tocopherol / Vitamin E)
• Complies with all USP/NF specifications; yields emulsified injections of suitable fluidity
• Extraordinary purity — no water introduced during manufacturing, minimizing risk of microbial growth
• Kosher and Halal certified
• Manufactured at an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility
• Insoluble in water; compatible with a wide range of formulations
• Listed on the TSCA inventory

Storage and handling

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials. Avoid contamination with water, oxidizers, or other incompatible substances.

Available packaging

• 55-gallon drums
• Totes / IBCs
• Bulk

Packaging availability may vary. Contact Miles Lubricants LLC for current packaging and minimum-order requirements.

Product information

Disclaimer

The information and typical properties contained in this Product Data Sheet are provided for general informational purposes and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Physical properties cross-referenced across Calumet Penreco's 2016 White Mineral Oil Product Specifications, Penreco's July 2024 White Oil Typical Properties sheet, and Penreco's April 2025 Animal Health Brochure; the pour point uses the value confirmed by two of the three sources. Typical values are not specifications or guaranteed properties. Product users are responsible for determining the suitability, compatibility, safety, and regulatory compliance of the product for their particular application. Please consult the applicable Safety Data Sheet before use.