Description

Oils, Lanolin is a complex, natural mixture of esters, fatty acids, and alcohols derived from sheep's wool grease. This versatile substance is prized for its exceptional emollient, moisturizing, and protective properties, making it a cornerstone ingredient in formulations requiring skin compatibility and water resistance. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial lubricant sectors seeking natural, multifunctional components.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: A key emollient and stabilizer in creams, lotions, lip balms, soaps, and hair conditioners for its moisturizing and skin-softening effects.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a base for ointments, topical medicaments, and protective barriers due to its hypoallergenic nature and ability to aid drug absorption.
• Industrial Lubricants & Coatings: Employed in specialty lubricants, rust preventatives, and leather treatments for its water-repellent and protective characteristics.
• Baby Care Products: A trusted ingredient in diaper rash creams and baby lotions for its gentle, protective qualities on sensitive skin.
• Veterinary Applications: Found in udder balms and wound care ointments for livestock, leveraging its natural healing properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oils, Lanolin
CAS No.	70321-63-0
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Lanolin; Wool Fat; Wool Grease; Adeps Lanae; Anhydrous Lanolin; Lanolin Oil; Wool Wax; Ovis aries (sheep) wool fat; Agnolin; 9006-54-0 (related CAS for anhydrous lanolin)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lanolin Oils are produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards, ensuring consistency and performance for industrial and pharmaceutical applications. We offer grades compliant with relevant pharmacopeial monographs (such as USP/EP for pharmaceutical use) and can provide material with specific impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and physical constants is available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). As the material is easily oxidized, containers should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to maximize shelf life and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish, viscous liquid to semi-solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 20 mEq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.25 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.