Anhydrous Lanolin Eur Ph.

Anhydrous Lanolin Eur Ph.

Euro Farma anhydrous lanolin is a waxy, orange substance obtained from sheep’s wool after a refining process. It is highly appreciated in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for its ability to retain water and form a protective barrier on the skin, which prevents dryness and maintains skin hydration.

It has an approximate melting point of 38-44 °C, which makes it easily malleable at moderate temperatures. It is insoluble in water, but soluble in organic solvents.

Refining of anhydrous lanolin

Lanolin is a natural fat produced by the sebaceous glands of sheep and which covers their fur. It is obtained during the washing process of raw wool. This raw material, after being subjected to a refining process to reduce its water content and eliminate impurities such as solid particles, wool residues, salts and other compounds, is transformed into anhydrous lanolin (“without water”).

The main stages of the refining process are:

• Extraction. This is carried out by washing the wool with hot water and suitable products. Here the lanolin is separated from the aqueous phase.
• Filtration. Where solid particles and wool residues are removed.
• Bleaching. The filtered lanolin is treated with bleaching agents, such as activated carbon or bleaching clay, to obtain a lighter lanolin.
• Dehydration. An essential step to obtain anhydrous lanolin. It is achieved by different methods, such as vacuum distillation, evaporation or by means of chemical desiccants.

What type of lanolin should I choose?

Among our products, we have several types of lanolin: anhydrous Eur Ph lanolin and raw lanolin.

The choice between them will depend on the specific needs of each application.

While raw lanolin is the unrefined form obtained directly from sheep’s wool, anhydrous Eur Ph lanolin is refined.

Each has different characteristic uses:

• Anhydrous Eur Ph lanolin. It is mainly used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as an emollient, moisturizer and conditioning agent for skin and hair.
• Raw lanolin. It is preferred for industrial uses, such as leather care and lubricant manufacturing, for example.