Wool Grease

Wool Grease: Properties and Composition

Wool Grease is a natural wax-like substance obtained from sheep’s wool and serves as the raw material for refined lanolin and various lanolin derivatives. Its complex composition includes esters, alcohols, and fatty acids.

Due to its composition, it combines several properties that make it suitable for further processing and technical formulations:

  • Natural raw material for lanolin and lanolin derivatives
  • Strong adhesion to metal and other surfaces
  • Water-resistant and protective properties
  • Lubricating and friction-reducing properties
  • Suitable for further processing into different lanolin derivatives and technical products

 

Industrial machinery grease illustrating the use of wool grease in technical applications
Photo: Animaflora / iStock
Steel wire ropes illustrating technical applications of wool grease in lubrication and corrosion protection
Photo: Jonathan Mast / Unsplash

Wool Grease: Applications and Benefits

Its ability to adhere to metal surfaces and form a persistent protective film makes it suitable for corrosion protection and lubrication applications. Typical applications include:

  • Corrosion protection and rust-preventive formulations
  • Lubricants and lubricant additives
  • Metalworking and metal-cutting formulations
  • Leather treatment and conditioning products
  • Protective coatings and other specialized technical formulations

Available Wool Grease Grades

Wool Grease Neutral

Wool Grease Neutral is a purified raw material for use in industrial and technical applications. As its composition can vary depending on origin and processing, relevant product parameters are controlled according to the specified quality requirements.

Chemical characteristics Wool Grease Neutral

ColourBrownish to brownish-greenish
Acid value (mg KOH/g)<= 8.0
Saponification value (mg KOH/g)80 – 120
Drop point (°C)35 – 45
Peroxide value (meq/kg) 
Water absorption (%) 
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (ppm) 
Individual organochlorine pesticides (ppm) 
Individual other pesticides (ppm) 
Total pesticides content (ppm) 

 

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