Any ideas?
Thanks.
Hi, all. I'm looking for run of the mill mineral oil. I had a look around Jumbo and Coop but didn't see anything. Though, I would have no idea what it's called or what section to look in. I'm looking for non-scented, so I can't use baby oil as a substitute.
I guess "Mineralöl" is difficult to obtain unless you happen to be the owner of a refinery ;-)
That would be the logical translation, but the german Word Mineralöl is that what they get up from Oil rigs.
If you let us know, what you want to do with it, we may be able to provide a more usefl answer.
Doc.
Mainly kitchen use. I have a sharpening stone for my knives that needs oil. I also use it to treat wooden cutting boards.
The stuff I got in the US was used as a laxative (among other things), so it could be found in any pharmacy.
You might want to try a "droguerie" rather than a pharmacy (not sure of the German name) as they normally carry things such as this.
What you write makes me thin of linseed oil, in German >>Leinsamenöl<<
If this is O.K. then you might be able to get it in 100% chemically pure form at Hornbach or one of the <
"Mineralöl" in German means the real stuff you put in your car and is basically a quality label (its the cheap stuff as the better ones are either half or fully synthetic).
For the knives you could get oil in the hunting/gun shops like ballistol , but I am not sure if you should use it for kitchen boards...
That is precisely the reason I suggested linseed oil. The pure chemical mineral oil is, as far as I know, toxic upon ingestion therefore I don't think it would be used as a laxative ... and not on anything that would come in contact with food either.
Hi!
Vaselin is pure petrolatum i.e. mineral oil. It is non-perfumed and available almost everywhere...
A quick check on the German wikipedia - the German word for the type of mineral oil you are looking for is Weissöl.
I did briefly think of Vaseline, but then would you eat that (even if you desperately needed a laxative) and also, would you put it on the cutting board ... ?
I keep looking.
How about asking at a droguerie for liquid paraffin oil which should fit your bill.
In German, it could tranlsate into < See link here http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/p0143.htm if you go to a chemist they will/should be able to get you the right stuff on the CAS number (international chemis language). I had a closer look at the link I posted and by to looks of the MSDS , liquid paraffin oils is more dangerous than plutonium. However, when googeled the stuff does seem to be used as a laxative ... http://www.henriettesherbal.com/ecle.../paraffin.html
The things you learn:
Mineral oil is one of a number of inexpensive byproducts that are made from petroleum. Sometimes referred to as paraffin oil or Nujol, white mineral oil is composed of a blend of hydrocarbons that is not unlike that of petroleum jelly . The difference is that mineral oil is a liquid petrolatum, making it an ideal choice for a number of applications. Here are some of the more common uses for mineral oil around the home.
Perhaps the single most common use for white mineral oil is to remove makeup at the end of the day. Mineral oil has the ability to cut through the minute amounts of grease and dirt that tend to cling to makeup over the course of the day, making it possible to strip off the layer of makeup easy and prepare the face for cleansing. Along with removing makeup from the face, mineral oil is often used as a beauty treatment, as it is an excellent amplifier that helps the body to absorb ultraviolet rays without drying out the skin. While not everyone is aware, baby oil is simply mineral oil that has been enhanced with a small amount of fragrance.
Mineral oil is also good for use in the kitchen as well. Butcher -block surfaces can be conditioned with the substance from time to time. Treatments of mineral oil help the wood to stay supple, and also help to soften the appearance of nicks and cuts that are made during regular use of the block. Soapstone countertops can also benefit from an application of mineral oil from time to time. The properties of the oil help to keep the surface looking new, even if the countertop has been in place for ten years or more.
Clay is another medium that can benefit from the application of mineral oil from time to time. For example, treating new clay pots with mineral oil will help to age the look of the pot. This is often desirable with decorating schemes that tend toward old country or shabby chic motifs. Clay poker chips can also be aged with the application of a little mineral oil, helping them to look well loved and used.
well, I guess it is not so healthy to consume jars of it...
But petrolatum is very common in cosmetics like lipsticks and also as additive in food...so to getting tiny amounts through contact with a cuttting board or a knife will probably not be harmful
Paraffin oil is a mineral oil that is common to treat just wooden cutting boards and wooden cuttlery like butter knives since it doesn't taste or smell...
True as you say ... that's why I love the EF !
Hi,
I'd go for paraffin oil for sharpening your knives and for your chopping board this may interest you .
P.S. Walnut or grape seed oil sound most logical to me.
Ros
Thanks for all the answers.
I hadn't really considered any oil extracted from seeds (or nuts) because they oxidize and turn rancid. It looks like Paraffin oil or that Wiessöl is my best bet.
Thanks again.