I recently opened a bottle of mineral oil and didn't realize it had expired. I'm wondering if it's still safe to use? I apologize if my English isn't perfect, I'm from Brazil and this is my first post here.
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You should be totally fine! Mineral oil is pretty stable and can last for a long time, even past its expiration date.
I’ve heard that it doesn’t actually expire, but labeling can differ in different countries. As long as it looks and smells fine, you should be good to go!
From what I know, the expiration date is mostly because mineral oil is often included in medical and beauty products. Pure mineral oil doesn’t really go bad since it’s just a petroleum distillate with no additives. So, it’s shelf-stable for a long time!