Most uses of<unk>  exploit its lubricating and coating properties, including use on dry lips and dry skin. Below are some examples of the uses of<unk> . Medical treatment Vaseline brand First Aid<unk> , or carbolated<unk>  containing phenol to give the<unk>  additional antibacterial effect, has been discontinued. During World War II, a variety of<unk>  called red veterinary petrolatum, or Red Vet Pet for short, was often included in life raft survival kits. Acting as a sunscreen, it provides protection against ultraviolet rays. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends keeping skin injuries moist with<unk>  to reduce scarring. A verified medicinal use is to protect and prevent moisture loss of the skin of a patient in the initial post-operative period following laser skin resurfacing. There is one case report published in 1994 indicating<unk>  should not be applied to the inside of the nose due to the risk of lipid pneumonia, but this was only ever reported in one patient. However,<unk>  is used extensively by otolaryngologists—ear, nose, and throat surgeons—for nasal moisture and epistaxis treatment, and to combat nasal crusting. Large studies have found<unk>  applied to the nose for short durations to have no significant side effects. Historically, it was also consumed for internal use and even promoted as "Vaseline confection". Skin and hair care Most<unk>  today is used as an ingredient in skin lotions and cosmetics, providing various types of skin care and protection by minimizing friction or reducing moisture loss, or by functioning as a grooming aid (e.g., pomade). It's also used for treating dry scalp and dandruff. Preventing moisture loss By reducing the loss of moisture via transepidermal water loss,<unk>  can prevent chapped hands and lips, and soften nail cuticles. This property is exploited to provide heat insulation:<unk>  can be used to keep swimmers warm in water when training, or during channel crossings or long ocean swims. It can prevent chilling of the face due to evaporation of skin moisture during cold weather outdoor sports. Hair grooming In the first part of the twentieth century,<unk> , either pure or as an ingredient, was also popular as a hair pomade. When used in a 50/50 mixture with pure beeswax, it makes an effective moustache wax. Skin lubrication<unk>  can be used to reduce the friction between skin and clothing during various sport activities, for example to prevent chafing of the seat region of cyclists, or the nipples of long distance runners wearing loose T-shirts, and is commonly used in the groin area of wrestlers and footballers.<unk>  is commonly used as a personal lubricant, because it does not dry out like water-based lubricants, and has a distinctive "feel", different from that of K-Y and related methylcellulose products. However, it is not recommended for use with condoms during sexual activity, because it swells latex and thus increases the chance of rupture. Product care and protection Coating<unk>  can be used to coat corrosion-prone items such as metallic trinkets, non-stainless steel blades, and gun barrels prior to storage as it serves as an excellent and inexpensive water repellent. It is used as an environmentally friendly underwater antifouling coating for motor boats and sailing yachts. It was recommended in the Porsche owner's manual as a preservative for light alloy (alleny) anodized Fuchs wheels to protect them against corrosion from road salts and brake dust. “Every three months (after regular cleaning) the wheels should be coated with<unk> .” Finishing It can be used to finish and protect wood, much like a mineral oil finish. It is used to condition and protect smooth leather products like bicycle saddles, boots, motorcycle clothing, and used to put a shine on patent leather shoes (when applied in a thin coat and then gently buffed off). Lubrication<unk>  can be used to lubricate zippers and slide rules. It was also recommended by Porsche in maintenance training documentation for lubrication (after cleaning) of "Weatherstrips on Doors, Hood, Tailgate, Sun Roof". The publication states, "…before applying a new coat of lubricant…" "Only acid-free lubricants may be used, for example: glycerine, Vaseline, tire mounting paste, etc. These lubricants should be rubbed in, and excessive lubricant wiped off with a soft cloth." It is used in bullet lubricant compounds. Petrolatum is also used as a light lubricating grease as well as an anti-seize assembling grease. Industrial production processes<unk>  is a useful material when incorporated into candle wax formulas. The<unk>  softens the overall blend, allows the candle to incorporate additional fragrance oil, and facilitates adhesion to the sidewall of the glass.<unk>  is used to moisten nondrying modelling clay such as plasticine, as part of a mix of hydrocarbons including those with greater (paraffin wax) and lesser (mineral oil) molecular weights. It is used as a tack reducer additive to printing inks to reduce paper lint "picking" from uncalendered paper stocks. It can be used as a release agent for plaster molds and castings. It is used in the leather industry as a waterproofing cream. Other Explosives<unk>  is mixed with a high proportion of strong inorganic chlorates due to it acting as a plasticizer and a fuel source. An example of this is Cheddite C which consists of a ratio of 9:1, KClO3 to<unk> . This mixture is unable to detonate without the use of a blasting cap. It is also used as a stabiliser in the manufacture of the propellant Cordite. Mechanical, barrier functions<unk>  can be used to fill copper or fibre-optic cables using plastic insulation to prevent the ingress of water, see icky-pick.<unk>  can be used to coat the inner walls of terrariums to prevent animals crawling out and escaping. A stripe of<unk>  can be used to prevent the spread of a liquid. For example, it can be applied close to the hairline when using a home hair dye kit to prevent the hair dye from irritating or staining the skin. It is also used to prevent diaper rash.<unk>  is commonly used by automobile mechanics to coat the terminals on batteries before and after connecting them, to prevent corrosion, as it is dielectric and won't interfere with the normal operation of the battery. Surface cleansing<unk>  is used to gently clean a variety of surfaces, ranging from makeup removal from faces to tar stain removal from leather. Pet care<unk>  is used to moisturize the paws of dogs. It is a common ingredient in hairball remedies for domestic cats.
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