Top Petroleum Jelly Suppliers Worldwide | Petro Naft

The best Petroleum Jelly Suppliers are the ones that consistently deliver the exact grade you need (USP/Ph. Eur. or technical), back every lot with a complete COA/SDS, and ship on time with stable packaging. Below you’ll find the leading global players—including Petro Naft—plus a practical framework to shortlist, test, and buy with confidence.

Why buyers search “top suppliers” (and what they actually need)

Petroleum jelly (also called petrolatum, white petrolatum, or soft paraffin in some markets) looks simple—but buyer requirements rarely are. A cosmetic brand may care about texture and sensory feel, while a pharma packer cares about pharmacopeia compliance and documentation, and an industrial user cares about consistency, cost-in-use, and shipping reliability. Use this guide to:

• Shortlist suppliers by application fit (pharma, cosmetic, industrial)
• Avoid common procurement mistakes (wrong grade, weak documentation, inconsistent lots)
• Build an RFQ that gets fast, comparable quotations

What “good supply” means in real procurement

A supplier can be famous and still be a poor fit for your specific spec. In practice, “best” means repeatability + proof + logistics.

Supplier quality signals that matter most

What to verify	Why it matters	What “good” looks like
Grade match (USP/Ph. Eur./BP/JP vs technical)	Prevents reformulation, audit issues, claim risk	Clear grade labeling + aligned test methods
Lot-to-lot consistency	Stops texture drift, fill issues, returns	Tight penetration/viscosity and melting range control
COA + SDS quality	Speeds approvals, reduces compliance risk	Full test list, limits, methods, and traceability
Impurity control (e.g., odor, color, aromatics)	Impacts stability, safety perception, and regulatory scrutiny	Defined limits + clean processing + stable sensory profile
Packaging & handling	Prevents contamination and leakage	Clean-lined drums/cartons, tamper-evidence, clear labeling
Lead time & Incoterms	Avoids downtime and expensive spot freight	Predictable schedules, export-ready docs

Mini tutorial: pick the right petroleum jelly grade in 3 steps

Step 1: Start with your end use

• Pharmaceutical / OTC / medical: typically needs pharmacopeia-grade (commonly USP/Ph. Eur.) with robust documentation.
• Cosmetics / personal care: often uses cosmetic-grade or pharmacopeia-grade depending on claims and markets.
• Industrial (rubber, cable filling, polishing, rust prevention, mechanical): usually technical grades optimized for performance/cost.

Step 2: Decide what “performance” means

• Barrier & occlusion → focus on consistency + spread
• Heat exposure (hot-fill, transport, storage) → focus on drop/melting behavior
• Appearance & feel (creams, balms, lip care) → focus on color/clarity + odor + texture

Step 3: Lock your acceptance criteria For reliable repeat orders, write tolerances for:

• Consistency (often expressed as penetration/needle penetration)
• Drop/melting behavior (range, not a single number)
• Color (especially for “white” grades)
• Odor and sensory notes (yes—write it down)
• Packaging (drums/cartons, liners, palletizing)

Petroleum Jelly Suppliers: Top Global Players and What They Do

Below are widely recognized suppliers and channels that buyers commonly shortlist worldwide. (Availability and specific grades vary by region and distributor networks.)

Quick comparison table (who they fit best)

Company / Channel	Typical role	Best fit for buyers who need	Practical note
Unilever (Vaseline)	Finished consumer brand & manufacturer	Retail-ready finished petroleum jelly products	Strong global consumer presence; not the same as bulk industrial supply
Sonneborn (HF Sinclair brand)	Specialty manufacturer	High-purity petrolatums & white oils for pharma/personal care	Known for controlled purity and specialty streams
Sasol (Wax division)	Manufacturer	Petroleum jellies and wax-linked specialties	Often accessed via regional distribution partners
Calumet Specialty Products	Specialty manufacturer	Petrolatums for personal care, pharma, and industrial uses	Offers product families and customization options
H&R Group (Hansen & Rosenthal)	Specialty manufacturer	Petroleum jellies & white oils with strong EU presence	Often selected for European supply and documentation expectations
Nippon Seiro (Japan)	Manufacturer	Wax/petrolatum-based product lines serving multiple industries	Strong Asia footprint; product portfolio extends beyond petrolatum
Raj Petro (India)	Manufacturer	Broad range of petroleum jelly grades for multiple industries	Common shortlist for South Asia sourcing and exports
Eastern Petroleum (India)	Manufacturer	Petroleum jelly and related petroleum specialties	Often considered for regional supply and cost-performance
Brenntag (global distribution)	Distributor	Multi-source procurement, local stock, regulatory support	Helpful when you want local delivery and consolidated sourcing
IMCD (global distribution)	Distributor	Specialty ingredient channel access (regional portfolios)	Often supports access to named manufacturers in specific territories
Univar Solutions (distribution)	Distributor	Local warehousing + value-added distribution	Useful for predictable lead times and compliance support
Petro Naft	Manufacturer & exporter-focused supplier	Bulk petroleum jelly with export documentation + packaging options	Strong fit for buyers needing flexible logistics and specification matching

Short profiles of key global players

Unilever (Vaseline)

• One of the most visible petroleum jelly names globally through the Vaseline brand.
• Best when you want finished, consumer-facing products or brand-aligned supply chains.
• For bulk manufacturing inputs, most buyers also compare specialty refiners.

Sonneborn

• Recognized for high-purity specialty streams used in personal care and pharma-linked applications.
• Often shortlisted when buyers prioritize tight impurity control and repeatability.
• Strong option for products needing consistent sensory performance.

Sasol

• A major wax and wax-related specialty producer with petroleum jelly products in its portfolio.
• Commonly used across multiple industries where wax/petrolatum performance matters.
• Frequently purchased through established distribution partners depending on country.

Calumet Specialty Products

• Produces petrolatums used in applications from personal care to industrial.
• Attractive for buyers who want a defined product family and scalable supply.
• Often evaluated for consistency, customization, and documentation completeness.

H&R Group (Hansen & Rosenthal)

• Noted for petroleum jellies and white oils, with strong European market familiarity.
• Often shortlisted when buyers need EU-oriented quality systems and predictable supply.
• Useful if your customer audits expect clear traceability and controlled processing.

Nippon Seiro

• Japanese producer with a portfolio that includes products manufactured from petrolatum and other wax streams.
• Often considered by buyers who want Asia-based sourcing and established manufacturing capability.
• Can be relevant for specialty formulations and industrial segments.

Raj Petro

• Known for petroleum jelly grades serving personal care, pharma-related, and industrial applications.
• Often shortlisted for India-origin supply chains and export coverage.
• Typically compared on grade breadth, pricing, and lead times.

Eastern Petroleum

• Producer with petroleum jelly among its product offerings.
• Often considered for regional procurement strategies and cost-performance needs.
• Most suitable when your spec is well-defined and you can qualify lots with consistent testing.

Brenntag / IMCD / Univar Solutions (distribution channels)

• Distributors matter when you need:
  • Local stock and shorter lead times
  • Simplified importation and regional compliance handling
  • One supplier for multiple ingredients
• For many buyers, the “best supplier” is a distributor that reliably brings the right manufacturer’s grade to their door.

Where Petro Naft fits in a global sourcing shortlist

If your priority is export-ready bulk supply, Petro Naft typically fits buyers who want a supplier that can align product grade, packaging, and paperwork to the destination market. What buyers usually ask Petro Naft for:

• Bulk petroleum jelly for industrial and commercial applications
• Clear spec alignment (consistency/penetration, drop point/melting behavior, color, odor)
• Export documentation pack (COA, SDS, packing list, invoice, origin-related paperwork as required)
• Packaging options such as drums, cartons, or customized packing, depending on grade and destination

Example scenario (how buyers reduce risk in one purchase cycle)

A mid-size cosmetics manufacturer needs a “white” grade for balms and barrier creams but keeps seeing texture drift after shipping. A practical approach:

• Request two close grades (e.g., slightly firmer vs slightly softer) in sample size
• Run a simple in-house check:
  • Warm/cool cycle (simulate summer transport)
  • Visual color check in thin film
  • Odor check after warming
  • Stability check in the final formula for 7–14 days
• Lock the winning grade into an RFQ with measurable tolerances and a retention-sample agreement

This process typically prevents the most expensive outcome: approving a grade that “looks fine” but fails once you scale.

Common tests buyers use (and what each one prevents)

Test / property	What it protects you from	Who cares most
Penetration / consistency	Too runny or too stiff texture; fill problems	Cosmetics, pharma, industrial
Drop point / melting behavior	Hot-weather bleed, separation, transport failures	All, especially exports
Color (especially for “white” grades)	Off-white appearance; brand complaints	Personal care, pharma
Odor (cold and warmed)	Consumer rejection; formulation masking costs	Personal care
UV/absorbance style checks (where used)	Unexpected aromatic content concerns	Regulated products
Micro/clean handling expectations	Contamination risk, audit findings	Pharma/medical

Two trends affecting petroleum jelly buying right now

• Tighter scrutiny on mineral oil impurities in sensitive applications: Buyers increasingly demand clearer impurity controls, cleaner processing narratives, and stronger documentation—especially for personal care and regulated uses.
• Standard alignment and harmonization pressure: More buyers want grades that map cleanly across USP/Ph. Eur./other pharmacopeia expectations to simplify multi-market product launches.

Mini tutorial: write an RFQ that gets better prices and fewer surprises

Copy this structure into your RFQ so suppliers quote the same target:

• End use: (cosmetic balm / pharma ointment base / cable filling / polishing compound)
• Grade requirement: (pharmacopeia-grade or technical; target region requirements)
• Key specs:
  • Consistency (target + tolerance)
  • Drop/melting behavior (target range)
  • Color expectation
  • Odor expectation
• Order size: trial + monthly/quarterly forecast
• Packaging: drum/carton, liner requirement, pallet type
• Documents: COA, SDS, allergen/GMO statement if needed, compliance statements as needed
• Logistics: Incoterms, destination port, lead time expectation

Executive Summary checklist (use this before you place the first PO)

• Confirm whether you need finished consumer product or bulk raw material
• Specify grade: pharmacopeia vs technical
• Define measurable acceptance criteria (consistency + melting behavior + color + odor)
• Request a sample plan that simulates your real storage and transport conditions
• Require a complete COA/SDS and traceability basics
• Lock packaging requirements to prevent contamination/leaks
• Choose the right channel: direct manufacturer vs distributor vs exporter partner
• Keep a retention sample per lot for faster troubleshooting

FAQ

1) What’s the difference between petroleum jelly and white petrolatum?

Petroleum jelly is a general term often used for petrolatum products. “White petrolatum” typically indicates a more refined, lighter-colored grade, frequently used where appearance and purity expectations are higher.

2) Do I need USP/Ph. Eur. grade for cosmetics?

Not always. Many cosmetics work well with cosmetic-grade petrolatum, but claims, export markets, retailer rules, and risk tolerance may push you toward pharmacopeia-aligned grades.

3) Why does the same petroleum jelly behave differently in my formula?

Small differences in consistency, oil content balance, and wax structure can change spread, gloss, and stability. That’s why matching penetration/melting behavior to your process is more reliable than choosing by name alone.

4) What packaging works best for bulk petroleum jelly?

For export and long storage, lined steel drums or robust cartons (depending on grade and customer handling) reduce contamination and leakage risk. Always align packaging to your unloading method and climate route.

5) How do I qualify a new supplier quickly without risking production?

Run a two-stage qualification: lab sample → pilot batch. Include a heat/cool transport simulation, sensory checks, and a short stability window in the final formulation before approving full-scale purchasing.

Sources

• United States Pharmacopeia — Reference page for white petrolatum harmonization work used to align grade expectations across regulated markets: USP White Petrolatum
• EDQM (European Pharmacopoeia) — Official update on harmonised monographs related to soft paraffins commonly used as petrolatum equivalents in some markets: EDQM monographs update
• Sonneborn — Manufacturer information used to validate product category scope (white oils and petrolatums) and market positioning: Sonneborn
• Calumet Specialty Products — Product-family overview used to validate commercial petrolatum application coverage: Calumet Petrolatums
• Sasol — Wax division product overview used to validate petroleum jelly availability within a major global wax/specialties portfolio: Sasol products