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Re: vaseline
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Dave Cushman <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:36:56 -0000
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Hi Micheal

----- Original Message -----
From: michael palmer <[log in to unmask]>

> Thought it was made from petroleum.

The Liquid paraffin (mineral oil) component is probably a petroleum
derivative. They may use synthetic waxes in US but I think the UK
pharmaceutical industry still use beeswax.

I have never tried using other waxes, they would probably work, but I
suspect beeswax is more sympathetic for use on skin.

Regards From:- Dave Cushman, G8MZY
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