Lanolin oil

Lanolin oil (CAS 70321-63-0), the liquid fraction of wool wax, is a refined emollient and lubricant.

Where is Lanolin oil used?

• Cosmetics and skincare: emollient in lip balms, hand creams and hair conditioners, improving skin feel and reducing transepidermal water loss
• Pharmaceuticals: topical ointments and barrier creams requiring controlled moisturization and compatibility with actives
• Textile and leather: fiber lubricant and conditioning agent that reduces friction and improves suppleness
• Industrial coatings and sealants: plasticizer and rheology modifier improving spreadability and substrate adhesion
• Unlike solid lanolin, its low-viscosity form integrates into formulations without waxy texture or opacity.

Good to know: Unlike solid lanolin, it is low-viscosity and non-waxy. Pharmaceutical supply typically conforms to USP or BP specifications.