RMullen99 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi I am in a bind......I ordered petro....dont want to use crisco. But it wont get to me for a day or two. Is the drug store Vaseline....No scent....100% White Petrolatum the same as the stuff we use? Thanks...I am pretty sure it is as long as it doesnt have scent but I need just a little for today.....cant wait...THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMullen99 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi I am in a bind......I ordered petro....dont want to use crisco. But it wont get to me for a day or two. Is the drug store Vaseline....No scent....100% White Petrolatum the same as the stuff we use? Thanks...I am pretty sure it is as long as it doesnt have scent but I need just a little for today.....cant wait...THANKS!Ok....just checked with a supplier......they said it was the same as long as it is not scented. Hope their right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 The properties of petrolatum can vary. There are different kinds just like there are different kinds of paraffin, so just be prepared for the possibility that the results might not be exactly the same as with the petrolatum you get from your supplier. I haven't tried using vaseline but I think it should at least give you some idea of how petrolatum works in a blend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMullen99 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 The properties of petrolatum can vary. There are different kinds just like there are different kinds of paraffin, so just be prepared for the possibility that the results might not be exactly the same as with the petrolatum you get from your supplier. I haven't tried using vaseline but I think it should at least give you some idea of how petrolatum works in a blend.Hi Top.....YEAH I was afraid of that! Hope its close though...LOLThanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Ford Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 You can buy any brand/off brand of petroleum jelly - most of the "Vaseline" type products are produced by 2 or 3 packagers. As long as it says "USP Petrolatum" you can be assured it will work fine - no matter the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Have to hijack your post for a minute!!! Hey Brad, how is the cost of paraffin doing. Any good news? Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Ford Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Have to hijack your post for a minute!!! Hey Brad, how is the cost of paraffin doing. Any good news? CaroleHi Carole,Demand for oil/fuel has dropped so far so fast, that most oil related products are also seeing a drastic slowdown. Like it or not, North American companies do a fair job of matching supply with demand. The same cannot be said for our friends in the Far East. Supplies there are starting to get long (high inventories). If crude stays down in 50-70 dollar range for a little while longer, there will be pressure to move this Wax (i.e., discount) from the Far East. This will drive the market price of wax down. I expect some softening on paraffin prices in early 2009. Demand during the holiday season is still high enough to keep prices from falling too much...but look out for the after Christmas sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugtussle Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 :yay: Thks, Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Have to hijack your post for a minute!!! Hey Brad, how is the cost of paraffin doing. Any good news? Carole58% increase this year so far for us. Not good and intending to go up further Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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