Lanolin Alcohol

Lanolin Alcohol: Products and Properties

Lanolin Alcohol is a purified mixture of sterols, triterpene alcohols and aliphatic alcohols derived from lanolin. Due to its emollient, emulsifying and stabilising properties, it is a versatile ingredient for cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical formulations. 

Key functional properties include:

  • Excellent emollient and skin-conditioning properties
  • Effective emulsifier and stabiliser for water-in-oil emulsions
  • Supports texture, consistency and formulation stability
  • Supports moisture retention and a smooth skin feel
  • Available in cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades
Personal care cream formulation with Lanolin Alcohol, demonstrating its emulsifying and stabilising properties.
Photo: Mathilde Langevin / Unsplash
Topical personal care product with Lanolin Alcohol applied to the skin.
Photo: Kristina Shvedenko / Unsplash

Lanolin Alcohol: Applications and Benefits

Lanolin Alcohol is widely used in creams, lotions, ointments, lip care products and other topical formulations. In particular, its combination of emollient, emulsifying and stabilising properties makes it suitable for water-in-oil emulsions and absorption bases.

In addition, it supports skin conditioning, moisture retention and formulation stability and can serve as an emollient, emulsifier and consistency agent in cosmetic, personal care and pharmaceutical formulations.

Available Lanolin Alcohol Grades

Lanis AL EP Plus

Lanis AL EP Plus is an ultra-pure lanolin alcohol with a high cholesterol content. It provides emulsifying and emollient properties and is suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. The grade meets EU foodstuff requirements for specified residual contaminants.

Chemical characteristics Lanis AL EP Plus

Colourlight yellowish
Acid value (mg KOH/g)<= 2
Saponification value (mg KOH/g)<= 12
Drop point (°C)>= 58
Peroxide value (meq/kg)<= 15.0
Water absorption (%)complies
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (ppm)<= 200 (
Individual organochlorine pesticides (ppm) 
Individual other pesticides (ppm) 
Total pesticides content (ppm) 
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Lanis AL GTP

Lanis AL GTP is a refined, low-odour lanolin alcohol with emollient and stabilising properties. It is suitable for water-in-oil emulsions and is used in hair dye systems, creams, lipsticks, shampoos and other cosmetic formulations. It can also be used as an alternative to lanolin anhydrous in selected formulations.

Chemical characteristics Lanis AL GTP

Colour<= 10 (Gardner)
Acid value (mg KOH/g)<= 5
Saponification value (mg KOH/g)<= 10
Drop point (°C)50 – 80
Peroxide value (meq/kg)0.0. – 50.0
Water absorption (%) 
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (ppm) 
Individual organochlorine pesticides (ppm) 
Individual other pesticides (ppm) 
Total pesticides content (ppm) 
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Kruna Ramljak
Product Manager

Lanolin Alcohol Ointment Base

Lanis AL-O

An adaptable, pharmaceutical-grade, anhydrous ointment base suitable for the preparation of ointments and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions. It is composed of wool alcohols, petrolatum, and cetearyl alcohol.

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