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Lanolin

Description

Lanolin is a product of multi-stage processing of grease, a natural and renewable raw material obtained by washing sheep wool.

Properties of lanolin:

  • Lanolin is an emulsifier for water-in-oil creams;
  • Lanolin softens and nourishes the skin well and is completely absorbed by the epidermis;
  • As part of cosmetic products, lanolin is useful for very dry skin, for the care of hands and feet, eliminates tightness, peeling and cracks;
  • Despite its oily content, lanolin is recommended for use in products for problem skin, as it has an anti-inflammatory effect;
  • Lanolin makes hair shiny and manageable, smoothes its structure.

Technical characteristics of all types of lanolin and its derivatives

Name CAS No. Color, Gardne r Acid. Value mgKOH/g Saponification value mgKOH/g Melting point°C Water % Sulfate. ash % Water absorption % Pesticides ppm Additional Information
Lanolin(1) 8006-54-0 10 max 1.0max 90-105 38-44 0.5max 0.15 max 200 min 0.5max Cosmos and Vegetarian Approved, Natrue, Allergy Certified
Lanolin(2) (EP ELP 3%) 8006-54-0 10 max 1.0max 90-105 38-44 0.5max 0.15 max 200 min 1 max Free Lanolin Alcohols 3.0% or less, Cosmos Approved, Natrue Certified
Lanolin(3) (EP ELP) 8006-54-0 10 max 1.0max 90-105 38-44 0.5max 0.15 max 200 min 1 max Cosmos Approved, Natrue Certified
Lanolin(4) (USP) 8006-54-0 10 max 1.2max 90-105 38-42 0.25 max 0.15 max 40 max Cosmetic and pharmaceutical lanolin
Lanolin(5) (EP8) 8006-54-0 8 max 1.0max 90-105 38-44 0.5max 0.15 max 200 min Cosmetic and pharmaceutical lanolin, Cosmos approved
Lanolin(6) (IX) 8006-54-0 10 max 1.0max 90-105 38-44 0.5max 0.15 max 200 min Cosmetic and pharmaceutical lanolin, Cosmos approved
Lanolin(7) (PC) 8006-54-0 10 max 1.0max 38-44 0.25 max 200 min For personal care, Cosmos approved
Lanolin(8) (IG) 8006-54-0 11 max 1.5max 38-50 0.5max 0.25 max Multifunctional Industrial Lanolin
Lanolin(9) (EP) (alcohol) 8027-33-6 10 max 2.0max 12 max 56 min 0.5max 0.1 max 200 min Cholesterol content 30.0% min.
Lanolin(10) (Oil) 70321-63-0 10 max 1.0max 90-105 22 max 0.2 max 0.15 max 1 max Liquid fraction of anhydrous lanolin, cloud point no more than 20 °C – low level of pesticides
Lanolin(11) (Wax) 68201-49-0 10 max 1.0max 80-110 47 min 0.2 max 0.15 max 0.1 max Solid fraction of anhydrous lanolin
Lanolin(12) 61790-81-6 9 max 3.0max Dec.18 1 max Ethoxylated lanolin flakes
Lanolin(13) 61790-81-6 7 max 0.8max 5.0 min 47-50 Ethoxylated lanolin in liquid form
Lanolin(14) (Cholesterol) 57-88-5 0.3max 147-1500.3 max Fully compliant with current USP and EP requirements.

 

 

Areas of use

In the pharmaceutical industry, lanolin can be used in the production of:

  • ointment bases, burn dressings, wound sprays;
  • drugs for the treatment of skin diseases as an antimicrobial component;
  • eye ointments as an emollient with high physiological compatibility and low irritation potential;
  • suppositories as a carrier for active ingredients;
  • surgical plasters as an impregnation or plasticizer;
  • bases for chewing gum.

In the cosmetic industry, lanolin can be used in the production of:

  • skin creams, sunscreen lotions;
  • decorative cosmetics for a more uniform distribution of pigment;
  • shampoos, shower gels and soaps;
  • hair products (waxes, varnishes).

Packing: 50 and 190 kg.

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