Frequently Asked Questions

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Crystal Plus Mineral Oil
Soybean Oil
Mag Plus

Crystal Plus Mineral Oil

What is white mineral Oil?

White Mineral oil is derived from crude oil, however its high degree of refinement dictates the properties it takes on. White mineral oil, often referred to as white oil, is crystal clear, odorless and can be found in a variety of different viscosities. White oil is either derived from one of two of base oils, naphthenic or paraffinic. Depending on the end application dictates which base oil, is to be used. Naphthenic base oils produce white oils which an application requires high specific gravity and a high heat resistance, an example of an application would be lubricants. Whereas paraffinic base oils are used when the end white oil is used to produce lighter viscosity and lower heat resistance, such an applications would include cosmetics.

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What are the applications for white mineral oil?

The discovery of white mineral oil occurred early in history and to this day still remains a highly used petroleum product. White mineral oil can be used in a vast array of products, ranging from common household products to industrial applications. To give a brief overview, white mineral oil is used in health and beauty products, food packaging plants, paint manufacturing, animal feed plants, egg farms, concrete manufacturing, crafts and hobbies, and the list continually grows. Our product search feature on our website helps to find your application and the right white oil for your exact application - located at the top of each page. If you don’t find your application please feel free to call today and visit with our sales representatives at 800-967-1931.

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How is white mineral oil classified?

White mineral oil is classified into two categories, food grade and technical grade. Depending on the degree of refinement, certain handling procedures, the addition and or removal of certain substances along with other factors mandate its classification. White oils are tested by regulatory agencies, such as the United States Federal Drug Administration (FDA), The United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) and the National Formulary. White oils meeting their classifications are labeled food grade or technical grade.

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What makes white mineral oil food grade or technical grade?

Food grade white oil meets specifications set forth by the FDA, 21 CFR 172.878 and CFR 178.3620(a) these are approved for direct and indirect food contact. Additionally food grade white oil must be processed and repackaged through a white room environment. The white room environment ensures no containments in the final product. Technical white mineral oil meets specifications set forth also by the FDA, 21 CFR 178.3620(b) for only indirect food contact and a white room is not necessary.

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Soybean Oil

What is soybean oil and what are the applications?

Soybean oil is a by-product oil of soybeans. Its applications have flourished in past few years. Soybean oil can be used in a wide array of industries, including concrete manufacturing to plastics and polymers.

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What is Showgold Plus?

Showgold Plus is a blend of once refined soybean oil and additives specifically designed for animal feed to enrich animal coats. Showgold Plus is tailored to be used in high-end finish feeds and is high in crude and total fatty acids.

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Why use Showgold Plus in animal feed?

Use of Showgold Plus will enrich animal coats and prepare animals for show. Showgold Plus should optimally be used in finish feeds.

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Mag Plus

What is Mag Plus?

Mag Plus is made from a naturally occurring hygroscopic mineral, Magnesium chloride.

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How is Mag plus Applied?

Following a good watering of the surface to be treated Mag Plus is sprayed onto the surface. There are no other actions required following the application of the product.

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How Does Mag plus work?

Mag plus’ hygroscopic properties bind the fine, solid particles to the larger soil particles by absorbing moisture from the air providing you with the maximum dust control.

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How safe is Mag plus?

Mag Plus is an environmentally friendly product and can safely be used in the most of sensitive areas.

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Where can Mag plus be applied?

Mag Plus can be used in animal stalls, horse riding areas, dirt roads, and many other surfaces.

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