General explanation about petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly, commonly known by the brand name Vaseline, is a semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons originally promoted for its skin-healing properties. It is a versatile and widely used product in both industrial and personal care settings.

Key Facts:

  1. Origin: Petroleum jelly was first discovered in the mid-19th century from oil rig residues. Robert Chesebrough refined the substance and introduced it to the market as “Vaseline” in 1870.
  2. Composition: It’s made from a mixture of mineral oils and waxes, forming a smooth, stable, water-repellent gel.

Uses of Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)

1. Cosmetic and Skin Care

  • Moisturizer: Locks in skin moisture by forming a protective barrier.
  • Healing aid: Helps soothe dry, cracked skin, minor cuts, and burns.
  • Lip balm: Prevents chapped lips.
  • Makeup remover: Gentle on sensitive skin and effective at dissolving makeup.

2. Medical

  • Wound care: Prevents scabs from cracking and bleeding.
  • Protection: Applied on skin to prevent diaper rash, friction burns, or skin chafing.

3. Industrial

  • Lubrication: Used in machinery and tools to reduce friction.
  • Rust prevention: Applied to metal surfaces as a protective coating.

Advantages

Odorless, tasteless, and non-comedogenic (does not clog pores).
Stable and long-lasting.
Safe for most skin types, including sensitive skin.

Limitations

Not water-soluble.
Should not be used deep inside the body (e.g., nostrils) as it may cause respiratory issues if inhaled

Petroleum jelly Chad

Importance of Petroleum Jelly in Chad

Petroleum jelly plays a significant role in both everyday life and industry in Chad. As a versatile and affordable product, it is widely used across households, healthcare, cosmetics, and even light industries.

1-Healthcare & First Aid

  • Used as a skin protectant to treat dryness, cracks, and minor burns caused by the hot and dry climate.
  • Helps in healing wounds, preventing infections, and reducing irritation.
  • Serves as a safe barrier ointment for babies to prevent diaper rash.

2-Cosmetic & Personal Care

  • Essential in beauty and skincare routines, especially for moisturizing lips, hands, and face.
  • Protects against harsh environmental conditions such as wind, dust, and strong sun exposure common in Chad.

3-Industrial & Commercial Applications

  • Used as a lubricant in small machinery and tools where heavy industrial lubricants are not required.
  • Plays a role in manufacturing cosmetics, ointments, and pharmaceutical products.

4-Economic & Trade Value

  • Chad, being a developing market, relies on petroleum jelly imports for medical and cosmetic industries.
  • Demand is steadily growing as awareness of its multipurpose applications increases.

Packaging and Price Supplier Petroleum Jelly Chad

Small Packing Orders:
Packing Types: 10 Kg, 20 Kg and 55 KG Steel or PE drums
Medium Packing Orders:
Packing Types: 90 Kg PE drum
Large Packing Orders:
Packing Types: 175 Kg PE drum
Custom Orders or Private Labeling:
Custom packaging and labeling options are available upon request. Prices for these orders vary based on the
specifics of the packaging and quantity.

This price is for FOB Jebel Ali Port-UAE. Also, we can send goods from Mersin Port-Turkey. Please Call for Updated Price

Chad Ports for Receiving Petroleum Jelly Grades

Here are key facts about ports & transport access in Chad relevant to importing petroleum jelly (or similar goods), especially “grades” requiring certain handling, storage, customs, etc. Since Chad is landlocked, the “ports” are often foreign sea-ports plus dry ports / river ports / border crossings. I’ll also outline considerations for different grades of petroleum jelly.

Ports & Entry Points Serving Chad

Because Chad has no seaport on the coast, all sea freight must land at foreign seaports and then be moved overland / by river / multi-modal transport into Chad. Key access points include:

  • Port of Douala- Cameroon
  • Port of Cotonou- Benin
  • Port Sudan- Sudan

Domestic and foreign Supplier Petroleum Jelly Chad

Foreign Suppliers of Petroleum Jelly to Chad

ZUMRUT International Kimya is a leading petrochemical company in Turkey, supplying petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to Chad and other Africa countries. The company is a key player in the regional Vaseline market with operations in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

Specifications of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in an industrial, pharma and cosmetic grade for Chad

Analysis of petroleum jelly industrial grade
T.D.S of petroleum jelly cosmetic grade A
Analysis of petroleum jelly cosmetic grade B