Description

Lanolin is a natural, complex mixture of esters, fatty acids, and alcohols derived from sheep's wool grease, widely valued for its exceptional emollient, moisturizing, and protective properties. Its unique composition makes it an indispensable ingredient for creating stable, long-lasting formulations that protect and condition skin and hair. This versatile material is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and industrial lubricant sectors seeking high-quality, natural-derived raw materials.

Application

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: A key emollient and moisturizer in creams, lotions, lip balms, soaps, and hair conditioners.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a base for ointments, topical medicinal creams, and protective barriers due to its skin-adherent properties.
• Industrial Lubricants & Coatings: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricant in specialty greases, metalworking fluids, and protective coatings.
• Leather & Textile Processing: Acts as a softening and conditioning agent for leather goods and textiles.
• Veterinary Products: Found in udder balms and wound care ointments for animals.
• Adhesives & Polishes: Used as a plasticizer and softening component in certain adhesive and polish formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanolin
CAS No.	8006-54-0
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture
Molecular Weight	N/A (Mixture)
Synonyms	Wool Fat; Wool Grease; Wool Wax; Adeps Lanae; Anhydrous Lanolin; Ovis Aces Fat; Agnolin; Lanain; Laniol; Lanolin Anhydrous
EINECS	232-348-6

Quality Control

Our Lanolin is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for various industrial and cosmetic applications. We offer grades that can comply with relevant pharmacopeial monographs such as USP and Ph. Eur. where specified. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters like acid value, saponification value, melting point, and purity, ensuring traceability and consistent performance for your formulations.

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, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage of bulk quantities to maintain optimal quality and prevent rancidity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellowish, ointment-like substance
Odor	Characteristic, faint
Melting Point	36 - 42 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	90 - 110 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	18 - 36 (g I₂/100g)
Water Content	≤ 0.25 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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