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Lanolin; Alfa Aesar™
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Quantity:
250g
1000g
Description
Applications
Lanolin is used in a wide variety of creams, ointments and emollients. It is often used as protective baby skin treatment and lip balm products such as carmex. It acts as a lubricant, shoe polish, rust-preventative coatings and a starting material for the production of cholecalciferol using irradiation. It is used to soften and break baseball gloves. Further, It is used in various leather treatments by mixing with other ingredients like neatsfoot oil, beeswax and glycerine.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, petroleum ether, chloroform and petroleum benzene. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Lanolin is used in a wide variety of creams, ointments and emollients. It is often used as protective baby skin treatment and lip balm products such as carmex. It acts as a lubricant, shoe polish, rust-preventative coatings and a starting material for the production of cholecalciferol using irradiation. It is used to soften and break baseball gloves. Further, It is used in various leather treatments by mixing with other ingredients like neatsfoot oil, beeswax and glycerine.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, petroleum ether, chloroform and petroleum benzene. Sparingly soluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Quantity | 250g |
| Melting Point | 38°C to 44°C |
| Merck Index | 14,5358 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ether,petroleum ether,chloroform and petroleum benzene; Sparingly soluble in ethanol; Insoluble in water. |
| Chemical Name or Material | Lanolin |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 232-348-6
RTECSNumber : OE3201000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures