Information AboutLanolin |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT LANOLIN | |
| animal glandular products | |
| waxes | |
| lubricants | |
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Lanolin is chiefly a mixture of Cholesterol and the Ester s of several Fatty Acid s. Crude (non-medical) grades of lanolin also contain Wool Alcohol s, which are an Allergen for some people. Recent studies also indicate that Antibiotic s are present in the lanolin. The extract is insoluble in water, but forms an Emulsion . At one point, the name Lanolin was trademarked as the generic term for a preparation of sheep fat and water. |
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