Product Details
Category
Emulsifier; Ointment Base
Grade
Pharmceutical Excipients
Chemical Name
Hydrous lanolin
Administration route
Ophthalmic, topical, transdermal and vaginal
Dosage Form
Ophthalmic, topical, transdermal and vaginal preparations
Stability and Storage Conditions
Hydrous lanolin should be fully packed in an airtight container and stored away from light in a cool and dry place. The normal storage period is 2 years.
Source and Preparation
Melt the lanolin, stirring constantly while slowly adding enough water to blend.
Applications
Aqueous lanolin is widely used in topical preparations and cosmetics and is similar in application to lanolin. Aqueous lanolin is commonly used in water-in-oil (w/o) creams and ointments. Aqueous lanolin has more water in it than lanolin.