Acetylated lanolin alcohol

Acetylated lanolin alcohol (CAS 61788-49-6) is produced by acetylating the sterol and aliphatic alcohol fractions of lanolin.

Where is Acetylated lanolin alcohol used?

• Personal care: emollient, emulsifier and surface conditioning agent
• Cosmetics: skin conditioning and oil-in-water emulsion stability in creams, lotions and lip products
• Hair care: controlled moisture retention, combability and texture management
• Textile and leather processing: softening and lubricating agent that improves surface handle and flexibility
• Paper manufacturing: surface modification for water resistance and substrate uniformity
• It is offered in cosmetic-grade and technical-grade specifications.

Good to know: Reduced tackiness and improved water repellency compared to standard lanolin alcohol; without the heavy, sticky feel of crude lanolin.

Commercial specifications

• Pale yellow to amber waxy solid or semi-solid
• Drums or bulk quantities