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Product Name Isopropyl Lanolate INCI Name Isopropyl Lanolate CAS No. *****- *3 - 1 EINECS No. ********1 Synonyms Isopropyl Ester of Lanolic Acid Specification Appearance Soft, yellow buttery solid Color, Gardner *1 maximum Acid Value, mgKOH/g *8.0 maximum Saponification Value, mgKOH/g ******0 Hydroxyl Value, mgKOH/g ****8 Loss on Drying, % 0.5 maximum Residue on Ignition, % 0.*5 maximum Description Isopropyl Lanolate is the ester of selective Lanolin Fatty Acids reacted with Isopropyl Alcohol. The crude ester is subjected to two stage molecular distillation where the various different molecular weight fractions of the crude ester are separated. The mid fraction is carefully removed and then sent through a series of falling film evaporators to remove any unpleasant smells that may be present. Application Easy to apply melting on contact with the skin. Readily absorbed without stickiness. Good lubricant and glossing agent. Lipsticks, creams and lotions for dry skin, superfatting agent in soaps. Non-greasy hydrophobic binder in pressed powders.