Old 12-21-2012, 11:11 PM
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Peckish
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Originally Posted by Joy.lynn View Post
Does anyone know if "white" mineral oil is the same as "clear" mineral oil? I have never seen the white stuff.
I believe they call it "white" because it is clear, as opposed to having a yellowish or brownish tint. Your best bet is to look for "pharmaceutical" grade mineral oil, which is a higher grade than food grade mineral oil, and is required to be free of all impurities. Some food grade mineral oils have lubricants and anti-wear additives, because they're approved for use on food processing machines.
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