Lanolin, 250 g - AAA1690230

Lanolin, CAS # 8006-54-0, is a naturally occurring wax-like material that is obtained from wool of sheep.

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.