Petrolatum is

Animal wax

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Petroleum jelly

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Hard paraffin wax

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Solution

The correct option is D Petroleum jelly
Petrolatum is soft paraffin wax. Waxes are esters of fatty acids with alcohol of high molecular weight instead of glycerol. They form water-insoluble coatings on hair and skin in animals and stems, leaves and fruits of plants.
Paraffin wax is obtained from petroleum. So, petrolatum is also known as petroleum jelly. It is used in cosmetics.
So, the correct answer is 'Petroleum jelly'.

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