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Lanolin

Synonym(s):

Wool Grease, Wool Wax, Wool fat

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CAS Number:
8006-54-0
EC Number:
232-348-6
MDL number:
MFCD00081740
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.25

autoignition temp.

833 °F

lipid type

oils

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Application

Lanolin has been used as a constituent of VALAP (Vaseline, lanolin, paraffin) to stabilize glass slides during worm-immobilization method.[1] It has also been used to transport auxin in to Arabidopsis to induce petiole torsions.[2]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lanolin is a complex waxy substance composed of varying quantities of long-chain waxy esters and lanolin alcohols, acids and polycarbons. Lanolin is used in a wide variety of creams, ointments and emollients. Lanolin is often studied to determine it allergenic properties.
Lanolin is a complex waxy substance containing varying quantities of long-chain waxy esters and lanolin alcohols, acids and polycarbons.[3] It is isolated from wool of sheep. Lanolin is used in a wide variety of hydrophobic barrier creams,[4] ointments and emollients.[5] It may also be used as a component of lubricants, rust-preventative coatings, shoe polish and other commercial products.[5] lanolin is often studied to determine its allergenic properties.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Moisturizer allergy: diagnosis and management
Zirwas MJ and Stechschulte SA
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Corneal injury secondary to accidental Surgilube exposure.
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