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Lanolin hydrogenated exhibits chemical and physical properties similar to lanolin alcohol due to its high content of lanolin-derived alcohols. It is a white, slightly pasty solid with minimal odour, characterised by remarkably low acid and saponification values. The production of lanolin hydrogenated involves subjecting lanolin anhydrous to hydrogenation, resulting in a complex mixture of fatty alcohols.
The hydrogenation process entails the reaction of lanolin esters with molecular hydrogen under high pressure and temperature in the presence of a solid catalyst like raney nickel. This reaction leads to the cracking and reduction of lanolin esters, yielding alcohols and hydrocarbons. Depending on specific reaction conditions, the resulting product typically consists of monohydric and dihydric fatty alcohols, constituting up to 90% of the product, along with residual ester compounds and hydrocarbons (paraffins).
Lanolin hydrogenated retains the emollient and adhesive properties commonly found in refined wool grease products while lacking their distinctive odour, colour, and stickiness. In addition to its emollient qualities, lanolin hydrogenated serves as a surfactant compound, effectively reducing the interfacial tension in oil-water systems. This makes it an excellent emulsifying agent.
For more information and broader applications, please refer to lanolin alcohol.
Lanis HYD is hydrogenated lanolin. During the hydrogenation process lanolin is heated with a catalyst to a high temperature at high pressure, absorbing the hydrogen within half an hour. Pharma/cosmetic grade.
| Colour | White |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | <=0.2 |
| Saponification value (mg KOH/g) | <=6 |
| Drop point (°C) | 44 – 50 |
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Kruna Ramljak
Product Manager
Lanis HYD EP is hydrogenated lanolin according to the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph Eur). During the hydrogenation process, lanolin is heated with a catalyst to a high temperature at high pressure, absorbing the hydrogen within half an hour.
| Colour | White |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | <=1.0 |
| Saponification value (mg KOH/g) | <=8 |
| Drop point (°C) | 45 – 55 |
| Peroxide value (meq/kg) | |
| Water absorption (%) | |
| Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (ppm) | |
| Individual organochlorine pesticides (ppm) | |
| Individual other pesticides (ppm) | |
| Total pesticides content (ppm) |
Kruna Ramljak
Product Manager
Kruna Ramljak
Product Manager
Chris Kommerowski Sales Director
Marco Heins Product Manager
Kruna Ramljak Product Manager
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