Lanolin Anhydrous BP / USP

Lanolin is a natural, organic, renewable raw-material originating from the natural secretion of the sebaceous glands of sheep. Lanolin has been known since ancient times for its skin treating properties. 

Lanolin can be obtained from wool grease which is itself extracted from the scouring effluents obtained during the cleaning of wool. Throughout its life, the sheep naturally give out a fat which soaks into its fleece and stays there until it is washed in the textile factories.

 

Specification :

Chemical name             : Lanolin Anhydrous, Wool Fat

CAS NO                       : 8006-54-0

EINECS NO                 : 232-348-6

Quality                          : B.P / USP

Composition                 : Purified, anhydrous, waxy material obtained by refining of

                                        Wool grease.

 

 

Physical and chemical properties

 

Characters                                          :               Pale yellow, unctuous substance; when melted, it is a clear

                                                                                Or almost clear, yellow liquid

Solubility                                              :               practically insoluble in water, soluble in ether, slightly soluble

                                                                                in boiling ethanol. A solution in light petroleum is opalescent

Identification                                       :               A & B Should Conform

Acid value                                           :               1.0 Maximum

Peroxide value                                   :               20.0 Maximum

Water Absorption capacity             :               Minimum Reading 20 ml

Saponification value                         :               90 to 105

BHT                                                       :               Not more than 200 ppm

Paraffin’s                                             :               Not more than 30 mg. (1.0 percent)

Loss on Drying                                   :               0.5 % w/w Maximum

Sulphated Ash                                    :               Not more than 0.15 %

Drop point                                            :               38 ^OC to 44 ^OC

Water soluble Acid or

Alkaline substances                         :               Should Conform

Water soluble Oxidisable

Substances                                         :               Should Conform

Chlorides                                             :               Should Conform

 

Packing available                              :               50 kg.