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<chemical>
A mixture of solid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It has a wide range of uses including as a stiffening agent in ointments, as a lubricant, and as a topical anti-inflammatory. It is also commonly used as an embedding material in histology.
Pharmacological action: anti-inflammatory agent, topical, pharmaceutic aid, sclerosing solutions.
Chemical name: Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes
(12 Dec 1998)
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