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Mineral Oil Specifications and Uses by elenitabastos is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document summarizes the specifications for mineral oil (medium viscosity) as determined by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives. It defines mineral oil as a refined mixture of paraffinic and naphthenic hydrocarbons used as a release or glazing agent. The specifications include tests for viscosity, carbon number, average molecular weight, acidity/alkalinity, readily carbonizable substances, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, solid paraffins, and a maximum lead level of 1 mg/kg. An acceptab

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