Supplier Petroleum Jelly Morocco

 

General explanation about petroleum jelly (Vaseline)

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:

  • 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.
  • 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

  1. Odorless, tasteless, and non-comedogenic (does not clog pores).
  2. Stable and long-lasting.
  3. 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.

Supplier Petroleum Jelly Ghana

What is the importance of petroleum jelly in Ghana?

1. Personal Care and Skincare

  • Moisturizer for dry skin: Commonly used by individuals of all ages to combat dryness caused by sun exposure and harmattan (dry winds).
  • Lip and heel protection: Used to soften cracked lips and heels, particularly in dry seasons.
  • Baby care: Frequently applied to infants’ skin to prevent rashes and maintain moisture.
  • Hair grooming: Mixed with oils or used directly for scalp care and shine—popular in both traditional and modern grooming.

2. Healthcare and First Aid

  • Minor wounds and burns: Petroleum jelly is used to protect minor cuts, prevent infection, and speed up healing.
  • Base for herbal remedies: Widely used in rural Ghana to mix with traditional herbs for ointments or balms.
  • Hospitals and clinics: Included in standard first-aid and maternity kits.

3. Cosmetics and Local Industry

  • Ingredient in local brands: Used in the production of creams, ointments, pomades, and body butters.
  • Economic empowerment: Local entrepreneurs, especially women-led small businesses, repackage and sell petroleum jelly at markets and roadside shops.
  • Retail packaging: Repackaged into small affordable jars and sold under both branded and generic labels.

4. Cultural and Traditional Use

  • Ceremonial grooming: Used for skin shine and grooming during cultural events, weddings, and traditional rites.
  • Symbol of cleanliness and care: Considered essential in personal grooming, especially for children.

5. Economic & Trade Value

  • Mass-market product: Sold in supermarkets, pharmacies, kiosks, and open markets.
  • Supports SMEs: Many Ghanaian businesses import bulk petroleum jelly and create local value by branding, adding fragrances, and marketing.
  • Imported widely: From countries like India, China, UAE, and Malaysia to meet high consumer demand.

Packaging and Price Supplier Petroleum Jelly Ghana

1. Small Packing Orders:

  • Packing Types: 10 Kg, 20 Kg and 55 KG Steel or PE drums
  • Price Range: USD 1000 to 1050 Per Metric Ton

2. Medium Packing Orders:

  • Packing Types: 90 Kg PE drum
  • Price Range: USD 1000 to 1050 Per Metric Ton

3. Large Packing Orders:

  • Packing Types: 175 Kg PE drum
  • Price Range: USD 1000 to 1030 Per Metric Ton

4.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

Key Ghana Ports for Receiving Petroleum Jelly Grades

  1. Port of Tema (Greater Accra Region)
    Ghana’s Largest and Busiest Port
  2. Port of Takoradi (Western Region)
    Second-Busiest Port in Ghana

Domestic and foreign Supplier Petroleum Jelly Ghana

  • Ghandour Cosmetics Ltd
  • FC Beauty College / FC Cosmetics
  • Jilcon Cosmetics Ltd
  • SMEs and Open-Market Repackagers

International Supplier Petroleum Jelly Ghana

ZUMRUT International Kimya is a leading petrochemical company in Turkey, supplying Vaseline (petroleum jelly) to Ghana 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 Ghana

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