Lanolin, USP grade
CAS# 8006-54-0
Property
- Appearance
- Identification
- Melting Point Range
- Acid Value
- Peroxide Value
- Iodine Value
- Saponification Value
- Water Absorption Capacity
- Alkaline Substances
- Water Soluble Oxidizable Substances
- Water Soluble Acidic or Alkaline Substances
- Chlorides
- Paraffins
- Sulfated Ash
- Pesticide Content
- Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (GC)
- Color
Unit
- °C
- ml
- ppm
- mg
- %
- ppm
- ppm
- Gardner
Specification
- A pale yellow substance with characteristic odor
- Complies as per test B
- 38-44
- 1.0 Maximum
- 20.0 Maximum
- 28-38
- 90-105
- 20 Minimum
- Complies
- Complies
- Complies
- 150 Maximum
- 30 Maximum
- 0.15 Maximum
- 40 Maximum Cumulative. 10 Maximum Individual
- 200 Maximum
- 10 Maximum
Application
Lanolin USP and cosmetic grade is a 100% active lanolin valued for its emulsifying, solubilizing, emollient, moisturizing, and viscosity-modifying properties. It is widely used in cosmetics, toiletries, and pharmaceuticals, with applications in lotions, creams, shampoos, skin cleansers, aftershave lotions, detergent formulations, and baby creams. As an excellent emollient and moisturizer, it is ideal for products such as facial creams, sunscreens, body lotions, color cosmetics (including lipsticks and eyeliners), and lip balms.
Grades Available
USP, Cosmetic Grade, Technical
Packaging
ChemCeed offers this material in pails and 55 gallon drums. Please inquire about other packaging options.
Synonyms
Stearyl palmitate, Octadecyl palmitate,Octadecyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid, octadecyl ester
Molecular Formula
C34H68O2
Market Segment
Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals
Product Uses
Conditioners, Emollient, Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, Hair Care, Leather Finishes, Lip Balm, Ointments, Skin Care, Sun Care, Baby Care Products, Blushes, Hair Conditioners, Hair Styling Aids, Lip Gloss, Lipsticks, Moisturizing Creams and Lotions, Ointments, Pharmaceuticals