An official website of the United States government.

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Concept Breadcrumbs

Preferred Term:

petrolatum

Definition:
A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • paraffin jelly
  • petroleum jelly
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/198646
Download this Concept:
RDF/XMLCreated 2013-04-09, last modified 2013-12-06