Lubricant for the formulation of drilling muds and to dissolve polymers and rubbers due to the fact that mineral oil is a light and highly purified ingredient, it can be used in the formulation of cold creams, ointments and many other cosmetics and personal care products since it enables the reduction of loss of water from the skin and thus keep it moisturized. It is also used as a cooling liquid in heat exchangers and as an insulator in electrical transformers because it does not conduct electricity. It can be used as hydraulic fluid in machinery and brake fluid. It is used in domestic electric heaters as a heat transfer fluid. It is used to preserve surfaces of different types
