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Marcol™ 52

Marcol™ 52 is a medicinal-grade white oil that is a purified mixture of liquid-saturated hydrocarbons. This transparent, oily liquid is obtained from petroleum through several refining stages, including an ultimate purification by catalytic hydrogenation.

Why Choose ExxonMobil

Marcol™ 52 follows the highest industry standards of excellence, finding use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and animal vaccines adjuvants.

Manufactured to exceed the purity requirements of the Pharmacopeias
Better color and oxidative stability than most mineral and vegetable oils, when stored and used under controlled conditions
Superior chemical inertness
Produced according to exacting proprietary and industry standards

Product & Safety Data Sheets

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Product Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets

Marcol™ 52 Applications & Industry Solutions

Marcol™ 52 can be used in a variety of animal vaccine adjuvants, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications (*), subject to the applicable laws and regulations in each country (**).

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Cosmetics

Marcol™ 52 can provide excellent skin compatibility, low irritancy and comedogenicity. It also allows for a good balance between resistance to bacteria and final biodegradability, with minimal environmental impact.

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Animal Vaccines

Marcol™ 52 is useful as an adjuvant for animal vaccines (which includes use cases for cattle, chickens and pigs) where its low viscosity offers optimal efficacy.

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Pharmaceuticals

Marcol™ 52 offers a high level of safety owing to its purity, the complete destruction of germs in the high temperature manufacturing process and specific packaging procedures.

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(*) To limit ingestion and aspiration hazards, Marcol™ 52 should not be used in nasal, oral or lip care products, or as a food additive other than for food contact materials.

(**) User must check compliance with applicable regulations in each country.

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Why ExxonMobil
We have a comprehensive quality control system in place and reliable supply availability. We are committed, long term, to the white oils business.
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