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 Kenya

What is the importance of petroleum jelly in Kenya?

1. Personal Care and Skincare

  • Daily moisturizer: Widely used by adults and children to prevent dry skin, especially in semi-arid and highland regions where the weather can be harsh.
  • Lip and heel protection: Used to soften cracked lips and feet, particularly during colder months.
  • Baby care: Commonly applied on infants to prevent diaper rash and skin irritation.
  • Hair grooming: Often used alone or mixed with oils/herbs for shine, scalp care, or styling.

2. Healthcare and First Aid

  • Minor wound treatment: Applied on cuts and burns to promote healing and create a protective barrier.
  • Traditional uses: Frequently used as a base for herbal ointments in rural and urban households.
  • Hospitals and clinics: Utilized in patient care for skin protection and in topical formulations.

3. Cosmetics and Local Industry

  • Ingredient in local products: Small-scale manufacturers use petroleum jelly in creams, lip balms, and medicated ointments.
  • Economic empowerment: Women’s groups and entrepreneurs create homemade blends with fragrances and herbs for sale in local markets.
  • Branding and repackaging: Local SMEs often import bulk jelly and repackage it into retail jars under Kenyan brand names.

4. Cultural and Traditional Practices

  • Grooming rituals: Used in traditional grooming, such as hair treatment or skin preparation before ceremonies.
  • Polishing and aesthetics: Applied to shoes or bags in rural areas as a low-cost polish alternative.

5. Economic and Retail Importance

  • Low-cost personal care staple: Widely available in supermarkets, chemists, kiosks, and open markets.
  • Retail brands: Both local (e.g., Nice & Lovely, Amara) and international (e.g., Vaseline) brands dominate shelves.
  • Market demand: High due to low price point and broad functionality.

Packaging and Price Supplier Petroleum Jelly Kenya

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 Kenya Ports for Receiving Petroleum Jelly Grades

1. Port of Mombasa (Main Seaport)

  • Location: Mombasa, Kenya’s coastal city.
  • Importance: Kenya’s largest and busiest port, handling over 90% of imports.

Relevance:

  • Primary entry point for petroleum jelly grades from India, UAE, China, Turkey, and Malaysia.
  • Handles containerized cargo, bulk shipments, and packed goods (e.g., drums, jars, cartons).

– Infrastructure: Modern container terminals, oil handling facilities, and customs processing.

Domestic and foreign Supplier Petroleum Jelly Kenya

  1. Interconsumer Products Ltd
    Location: Nairobi
  2. Flamingo Cosmetics Ltd
  3. Amara Cosmetics Ltd
  4. Zenufa Laboratories Ltd

International Supplier Petroleum Jelly Kenya

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

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