Lanolin Anhydrous EP

Overview

Ointment base and water-in-oil emulsifying agent supplied as anhydrous wool fat, a complex mixture of sterol and aliphatic alcohol esters with fatty acids (CAS 8006-54-0). It is a pale yellow, tenacious, unctuous semisolid mass that is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in boiling ethanol, miscible with vegetable oils and melted fats, and susceptible to autoxidation, requiring storage in well-closed containers protected from light.

Key Applications & Uses

• ●Commonly compounded into topical ointments, water-in-oil creams, barrier pastes, lip balms, and ophthalmic ointments.