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Lanolin (from Latin lāna 'wool', and oleum 'oil'), also called wool fat, wool yolk, wool wax, sheep grease, sheep yolk, or wool grease, is a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals. [1] Lanolin used by humans comes from domestic sheep breeds that are raised specifically for their wool.
Acetylated lanolin alcohol (sometimes known as sheep alcohol, lanolin alcohol, or wool alcohol) is a non-drying organic compound produced from lanolin, the fat of wool shearings, which has been reacted with acetic acid and a small amount of lye. There are synthetic variants available; however, the animal-derived product has more anti-allergenic ...
The active ingredients of Bag Balm are 8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate 0.3% in a petroleum jelly USP and lanolin base. [2]In the past, Bag Balm has been documented as containing 0.005% ethylmercury.
Lanolin is a wax obtained from wool, consisting of esters of sterols. [1] Plant waxes. Plants secrete waxes into and on the surface of their cuticles as a way to ...
The removal of lanolin, vegetable materials and other wool contaminants before use is an example of wool scouring. [26] [27] Wool scouring is the next process after the woollen fleece of a sheep is cut off. [28] Raw wool is also known as ''Greasy wool.'' "Grease" or "yolk'' is a combined form of dried sweat, oil and fatty matter. [29]
It typically contains mild soap, softening ingredients such as lanolin, and preservatives such as beeswax. [1] It is commonly used on leather footwear, saddles , and other items of horse tack , hence its name.
The English name reflects the historical use of the material for fulling (cleaning and shrinking) wool, by textile workers known as fullers. [1] [2] [3] In past centuries, fullers kneaded fuller's earth and water into woollen cloth to absorb lanolin, oils, and other greasy impurities as part of the cloth finishing process.
A tin of Royal Crown Hair Dressing Sweet Georgia Brown Hair Dressing Pomade from 1947. Pomade is a greasy, waxy, or water-based substance that is used to style hair. It generally gives the user's hair a shiny, slick appearance.