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lanolin, greasy, yellow substance extracted from wool. When purified, it is used as a base for ointments and creams, as a lubricant, and in finishing and preserving leather. It is also a constituent of some varnishes and paints. Chemically, lanolin is chiefly a mixture of cholesterol and the esters of several fatty acids. With water it forms an emulsion. As a waste product in wool processing, it is known also as wool wax, wool fat, or wool grease. lanolin, lanoline a yellowish viscous substance extracted from wool, consisting of a mixture of esters of fatty acids: used in some ointments lanolin [′lan·ə·lən] (materials) The hydrous sheep's-wool wax (primarily cholesterol esters of higher fatty acids) derived as a by-product from the preparation of raw wool for the spinner; used as a base for emollients in cosmetics and shampoos. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Featuring a blend of essential oils, lanolin and aloe to protect hands from frequent hand washing, Power Scrub gets the job done. It contains aloe vera, vitamin E, and lanolin to prevent dermal irritation with frequent use, and triclosan for antimicrobial efficacy. All food products displaying the EVU label must be free of animal byproducts, such as gelatin and lanolin. |
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